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'''James Thomas Cushing''' (4 February 1937 in [[Long Beach, California]] – 2002) was a [[US-American]] [[theoretical physics|theoretical physicist]] and [[philosopher of science]]. He was professor of physics as well as professor of philosophy at the [[University of Notre Dame]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=Howard, Don|author2=McGlinn, William|title=Obituary: James Thomas Cushing|journal=Physics Today|date=October 2002|volume=55|issue=10|pages=70|url=http://scitation.aip.org/content/aip/magazine/physicstoday/article/55/10/10.1063/1.1522181|doi=10.1063/1.1522181}}</ref>
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'''James Thomas Cushing''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ʌ|ʃ|ɪ|ŋ}}; 4 February 1937 – 29 March 2002) was an [[Americans|American]] [[theoretical physics|theoretical physicist]] and [[philosopher of science]]. He was professor of physics as well as professor of philosophy at the [[University of Notre Dame]].<ref>{{cite journal|author=Howard, Don|author2=McGlinn, William|title=Obituary: James Thomas Cushing|journal=Physics Today|date=October 2002|volume=55|issue=10|pages=70|doi=10.1063/1.1522181|doi-access=free}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
He studied physics in several universities in the USA, obtaining his [[B.S.]] from [[Loyola University, Chicago]], Illinois in 1959, his [[M.S.]] from [[Northwestern University]] in 1960 and his [[Ph.D.]], also in physics, from the [[University of Iowa]] in 1963. He then performed research at the [[University of Iowa]], the [[Imperial College]] in [[London]] and the [[Argonne National Laboratory]], after which he joined the University of Notre Dame, initially as assistant professor from 1966 to 1969, then advancing to associate professor and, from 1978 onwards, as professor of physics. From 1990 to 1993, he additionally was professor of philosophy at the same university.
He studied physics in several universities in the US, obtaining his [[BSc]] from [[Loyola University, Chicago]], Illinois in 1959, his [[MSc]] from [[Northwestern University]] in 1960 and his [[PhD]], also in physics, from the [[University of Iowa]] in 1963. He then performed research at the [[University of Iowa]], the [[Imperial College]] in [[London]] and the [[Argonne National Laboratory]], after which he joined the University of Notre Dame, initially as assistant professor from 1966 to 1969, then advancing to associate professor and, from 1978 onwards, as professor of physics. From 1990 to 1993, he additionally was professor of philosophy at the same university.


Cushing's main areas of research were the history and philosophy of 20th century physics and the foundations of [[Quantum mechanics|quantum theory]]. He investigated in particular [[interpretations of quantum mechanics]], including the historical reasons for the success of the [[Copenhagen interpretation]] over [[Hidden variable theory|hidden variable theories]] or the [[De Broglie–Bohm theory]] (causal interpretation of quantum mechanics).
Cushing's main areas of research were the history and philosophy of 20th century physics and the foundations of [[Quantum mechanics|quantum theory]]. He investigated in particular [[interpretations of quantum mechanics]], including the historical reasons for the success of the [[Copenhagen interpretation]] over [[Hidden-variable theory|hidden-variable theories]] or the [[de Broglie–Bohm theory]] (causal interpretation of quantum mechanics).


Since 2004, an annual prize is awarded in honor of James T. Cushing to younger scholars for significant work in the history and philosophical foundations of modern physics.<ref>[http://www.nd.edu/~cushpriz/ The Cushing Memorial Prize]</ref>
Since 2004, an annual prize is awarded in honor of James T. Cushing to younger scholars for significant work in the history and philosophical foundations of modern physics.<ref>[http://www.nd.edu/~cushpriz/ The Cushing Memorial Prize]</ref>
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;Books:
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* James T. Cushing: ''Philosophical Concepts in Physics: the historical relation between philosophy and scientific theories'', Cambridge University Press, 1998
* James T. Cushing, ''Philosophical Concepts in Physics: The Historical Relation between Philosophy and Scientific Theories'', Cambridge University Press, 1998
* J.T. Cushing, A. Fine, S. Goldstein (eds.): ''Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum-Theory: An Appraisal'', Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht 1996 (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, 184)
* J. T. Cushing, A. Fine, S. Goldstein (eds.), [https://books.google.com/books?id=By34CAAAQBAJ ''Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum-Theory: An Appraisal''], Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht 1996 (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, 184)<ref>{{cite journal|author=Jaeger, Gregg |year=2000 |title=Book Review: ''Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum Theory: An Appraisal'' |journal=Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics |volume=31 |issue=1 |pages=105–108|doi=10.1016/S1355-2198(99)00023-4 |url=http://math.bu.edu/people/jaeger/SHPMP00.pdf |arxiv=quant-ph/9906096}}</ref>
* James T. Cushing: ''Quantum Mechanics: Historical Contingency and the Copenhagen Hegemony'', The University of Chicago Press, 1994
* James T. Cushing, [https://books.google.com/books/about/Quantum_Mechanics.html?id=kTewHaL8fvgC ''Quantum Mechanics: Historical Contingency and the Copenhagen Hegemony''], The University of Chicago Press, 1994 {{isbn|0-226-13202-1}} (cloth) {{isbn|0-226-13204-8}} (paper)<ref>[[Barry Loewer|Loewer, Barry]]. "Copenhagen versus Bohmian interpretations of quantum theory." (Review of ''Quantum Mechanics'' by J. T. Cushing) (1998): 317–328. {{JSTOR|688118}}</ref>
* James T. Cushing: ''Theory Construction and Selection in Modern Physics: The S Matrix'', Cambridge University Press, 1990
* James T. Cushing, [https://books.google.com/books/about/Theory_Construction_and_Selection_in_Mod.html?id=437PskFN2ZoC ''Theory Construction and Selection in Modern Physics: The S Matrix''], Cambridge University Press, 1990<ref>{{cite journal|author=Franklin, Allan|author-link=Allan Franklin|title=Review of ''Theory Construction and Selection in Modern Physics: The S Matrix'' by James T. Cushing|date=September 1992|volume=43|issue=3|journal=The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science|pages=431–433|jstor=687768|doi=10.1093/bjps/43.3.431}}</ref>
* James T. Cushing and Ernan McMullin (eds.): ''Philosophical Consequences of Quantum Theory'', University of Notre Dame Press, 1989
* James T. Cushing and Ernan McMullin (eds.), ''Philosophical Consequences of Quantum Theory'', University of Notre Dame Press, 1989
* James T. Cushing, C. F. Delaney and Gary Gutting (eds.): ''Science and Reality: Recent Work in the Philosophy of Science'', University of Notre Dame Press, 1984
* James T. Cushing, C. F. Delaney and Gary Gutting (eds.), ''Science and Reality: Recent Work in the Philosophy of Science'', University of Notre Dame Press, 1984
* James T. Cushing: ''Applied Analytical Mathematics for Physical Scientists'', John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 651 pages (1975).
* James T. Cushing, ''Applied Analytical Mathematics for Physical Scientists'', John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 651 pages (1975)


== References ==
== References ==
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* [http://www.nd.edu/~cushpriz/cushing_cv.pdf James T. Cushing], curriculum vitae, University of Notre Dame
* [http://www.nd.edu/~cushpriz/cushing_cv.pdf James T. Cushing], curriculum vitae, University of Notre Dame


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Latest revision as of 06:18, 6 May 2024

James T. Cushing
Born
James Thomas Cushing

4 February 1937
Long Beach, California
Died29 March 2002 (2002-03-30) (aged 65)
South Bend, Indiana
Alma mater
Scientific career
FieldsTheoretical physics
Philosophy of science
Doctoral advisorMax Dresden

James Thomas Cushing (/ˈkʌʃɪŋ/; 4 February 1937 – 29 March 2002) was an American theoretical physicist and philosopher of science. He was professor of physics as well as professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.[1]

Life and career[edit]

He studied physics in several universities in the US, obtaining his BSc from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois in 1959, his MSc from Northwestern University in 1960 and his PhD, also in physics, from the University of Iowa in 1963. He then performed research at the University of Iowa, the Imperial College in London and the Argonne National Laboratory, after which he joined the University of Notre Dame, initially as assistant professor from 1966 to 1969, then advancing to associate professor and, from 1978 onwards, as professor of physics. From 1990 to 1993, he additionally was professor of philosophy at the same university.

Cushing's main areas of research were the history and philosophy of 20th century physics and the foundations of quantum theory. He investigated in particular interpretations of quantum mechanics, including the historical reasons for the success of the Copenhagen interpretation over hidden-variable theories or the de Broglie–Bohm theory (causal interpretation of quantum mechanics).

Since 2004, an annual prize is awarded in honor of James T. Cushing to younger scholars for significant work in the history and philosophical foundations of modern physics.[2]

Publications[edit]

James T. Cushing has authored more than 100 scientific articles.[3]

Books
  • James T. Cushing, Philosophical Concepts in Physics: The Historical Relation between Philosophy and Scientific Theories, Cambridge University Press, 1998
  • J. T. Cushing, A. Fine, S. Goldstein (eds.), Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum-Theory: An Appraisal, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht 1996 (Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, 184)[4]
  • James T. Cushing, Quantum Mechanics: Historical Contingency and the Copenhagen Hegemony, The University of Chicago Press, 1994 ISBN 0-226-13202-1 (cloth) ISBN 0-226-13204-8 (paper)[5]
  • James T. Cushing, Theory Construction and Selection in Modern Physics: The S Matrix, Cambridge University Press, 1990[6]
  • James T. Cushing and Ernan McMullin (eds.), Philosophical Consequences of Quantum Theory, University of Notre Dame Press, 1989
  • James T. Cushing, C. F. Delaney and Gary Gutting (eds.), Science and Reality: Recent Work in the Philosophy of Science, University of Notre Dame Press, 1984
  • James T. Cushing, Applied Analytical Mathematics for Physical Scientists, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 651 pages (1975)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Howard, Don; McGlinn, William (October 2002). "Obituary: James Thomas Cushing". Physics Today. 55 (10): 70. doi:10.1063/1.1522181.
  2. ^ The Cushing Memorial Prize
  3. ^ James T. Cushing, curriculum vitae, University of Notre Dame
  4. ^ Jaeger, Gregg (2000). "Book Review: Bohmian Mechanics and Quantum Theory: An Appraisal" (PDF). Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics. 31 (1): 105–108. arXiv:quant-ph/9906096. doi:10.1016/S1355-2198(99)00023-4.
  5. ^ Loewer, Barry. "Copenhagen versus Bohmian interpretations of quantum theory." (Review of Quantum Mechanics by J. T. Cushing) (1998): 317–328. JSTOR 688118
  6. ^ Franklin, Allan (September 1992). "Review of Theory Construction and Selection in Modern Physics: The S Matrix by James T. Cushing". The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. 43 (3): 431–433. doi:10.1093/bjps/43.3.431. JSTOR 687768.

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