During its forty year lifespan, string theory has always had the power to divide, bei …… [ 展开全部 ]
ng called both a 'theory of everything' and a 'theory of nothing'. Critics have even questioned whether it qualifies as a scientific theory at all. This book adopts an objective stance, standing back from the question of the truth or falsity of string theory and instead focusing on how it came to be and how it came to occupy its present position in physics. An unexpectedly rich history is revealed, with deep connections to our most well-established physical theories. Fully self-contained and written in a lively fashion, the book will appeal to a wide variety of readers from novice to specialist. [ 收起 ]
History and Mythology
Rickles, Dean
Pages 1-18
Particle Physics in the Sixties
Rickles, Dean
Pages 21-50
The Veneziano Model
Rickles, Dean
Pages 51-70
The Hadronic String
Rickles, Dean
Pages 71-95
Supersymmetric Strings and Field Theoretic Limits
Rickles, Dean
Pages 97-109
An Early Demise?
Rickles, Dean
Pages 113-132
Theoretical Exaptation in String Theory
Rickles, Dean
Pages 133-146
Turning Point(s)
Rickles, Dean
Pages 147-166
Superstring Theory and the Real World
Rickles, Dean
Pages 169-206
A ‘Second Superstring Revolution’ and the Future o
Rickles, Dean
Pages 207-242
Erratum to: Particle Physics in the Sixties
Rickles, Dean
Pages E1-E1