The changing face of scientific practice – seeing things virtually
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Ulrike Susanne Pompe-Alama
Abstract
The purpose of this essay is to summarize and critically evaluate the epistemological and pragmatic questions with regard to computer simulations as a new technological-scientific format as put forth in current philosophical debates. Computer simulation practices are situated in the broader context of model-building practices and experimentation; the scope and limits of knowledge generated by computer simulations are considered.
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- Cover and Frontmatter
- Views
- Survey on teaching experiences in cinematography
- Community
- News
- Topical Issue: Interdisciplinary Simulation
- Editorial
- Why does interdisciplinary research matter?
- Research Articles
- The changing face of scientific practice – seeing things virtually
- Simulation and analysis of optical imaging systems including real freeform components
- Simulation of segmented mirrors with adaptive optics
- Transient simulation of laser beam propagation through turbulent cutting gas flow
- Interdisciplinary approach for simulation of starting points for optical and architectural design
- Review Article
- Novel refractive LiDAR sensor based on a variable lens pair prism
