String theory for dummies:
Your plain-English guide to a complex scientific theory. Explains the basics, the theory's hypotheses and predictions, and explores it curious implications.
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| Summary: | Your plain-English guide to a complex scientific theory. Explains the basics, the theory's hypotheses and predictions, and explores it curious implications. |
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| adam_text | Contents
at a Glance
introduction
................................................................ /
Part
1:
Introducine Strina
Theory
..................................7
Chapter
1:
So What Is String Theory Anyway?
..............................................................9
Chapter
2:
The Physics Road Dead Ends at Quantum Gravity
..................................25
Chapter
3:
Accomplishments and Failures of String Theory
.....................................39
Part
11:
The Physics Upon Which
String Theory Is Built
.................................................49
Chapter
4:
Putting String Theory in Context: Understanding
the Method of Science
..................................................................................................51
Chapter
5:
What You Must Know about Classical Physics
.........................................63
Chapter
6:
Revolutionizing Space and Time: Einstein s Relativity
............................81
Chapter
7:
Brushing Up on Quantum Theory Basics
..................................................99
Chapter
8:
The Standard Model of Particle Physics
..................................................119
Chapter
9:
Physics in Space: Considering Cosmology and Astrophysics
..............137
Part 111: Building String Theory:
A Theory of Everything
............................................. 159
Chapter
10:
Early Strings and Superstrings:
Unearthing the Theory s Beginnings
........................................................................161
Chapter
11:
M-Theory and Beyond: Bringing String Theory Together
...................183
Chapter
12:
Putting String Theory to the Test
...........................................................209
Part IV: The Unseen Cosmos: String Theory On the
Boundaries of Knowledge
.........................................227
Chapter
13:
Making Space for Extra Dimensions
.......................................................229
Chapter
14:
Our Universe
—
String Theory, Cosmology, and Astrophysics
.........245
Chapter
15:
Parallel Universes: Maybe You Can Be Two Places at Once
...............261
Chapter
16:
Have Time, Will Travel
.............................................................................275
Part V: What the Other Guys Say:
Criticisms ana Atternatit/es
.......................................295
Chapter
17:
Taking a Closer Look at the String Theory Controversy
.....................297
Chapter
18:
Loop Quantum Gravity: String Theory s Biggest Competitor
.............313
Chapter
19:
Considering Other Ways to
Explain the Universe
...................................................................................................323
Part VI:
lhe
Part of Tens
..........................................337
Chapter
20:
Ten Questions a Theory of Everything Should (Ideally) Answer
.......339
Chapter
21:
Ten Notable String Theorists
..................................................................345
Index
......................................................................351
Your plain-English guide to this
complex scientific theory
String theory is one of the most complicated sciences
being explored today. Not to worry though! This
informative guide clearly explains the basics of this hot
topic, discusses the theory s hypotheses and predictions,
and explores its curious implications. It also presents the
critical viewpoints in opposition to string theory so you can
draw your own conclusions.
•
Understand the theory of everything
—
grasp the key concepts
and importance of the theory, and learn why scientists are so
excited about finding a theory of quantum gravity
•
It all comes down to physics
—
discover how string theory is built
upon the major scientific developments of the early 20th century
Building the theory
—
trace the creation and development of
string theory, discover its predictions, and see whether accurate
conclusions can be made
•
Take string theory for a spin
—
explore the core issue of extra
dimensions, the implications for cosmology, and how string
theory could explain certain properties of our universe
•
Boldly go where no one has gone
—
see what string theory has to
say about possible parallel universes, the origin and fate of our
universe, and the potential for time travel
•
Hear from the critics
—
listen in on the heated debates about
string theory and weigh the alternatives being offered
xOpen the book and find:
•
The questions string theory
attempts to answer
•
Easy-to-follow examples
■
Explanations of Einstein s theory
of relativity, quantum theory, and
particle physics
>
The successes and failures of string
theory
>
Fascinating bits of string theory
including strings and branes
•
Ways that string theory can be
tested
■
Discussions of loop quantum
gravity and other possible
alternative theories of gravity
>
How the theory may relate to
cosmic mysteries, from the origin
of matter to black holes
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Andrew Zimmerman Jones received his physics degree and graduated
with honors from Wabash College, where he earned the Harold Q. Fuller
Prize in Physics. He is the Physics Guide for the New York Times About.com
Web site. Daniel Robbins received his PhD in physics from the University
of Chicago and currently studies string theory and its implications at Texas
A&M University.
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