A brief history of string theory. from dual models to M-theory Dean Rickles

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rickles, Dean, author.

Series:

Frontiers collection

The Frontiers Collection

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

String models--History.

String models.

Quantum theory.

Quantum Theory.

Medical Subjects:

Quantum Theory.

Genre:

History

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Berlin [Germany] Heidelberg [Germany] Springer-Verlag 2014

Summary:

During its forty year lifespan, string theory has always had the power to divide, being 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

Contents:

History and mythology

The (very) early years : 1959-1973: Particle physics in the Sixties ; The Veneziano model ; The hadronic string ; Supersymmetric strings and field theoretic models

A decade of darkness : 1974-1984: An early demise? ; Theoreticl exaptation in strign theory ; Turning point(s)

String theory becomes supre : 1985-1995: Souperstrin theory and the real world ; A "second superstring revolution" and the future of string theory

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Print version record

Other Format:

Print version Rickles, Dean. Brief history of string theory : from dual models to M-theory

ISBN:

9783642451287

3642451284

3642451276

9783642451270

1322332886

9781322332888

OCLC:

874178838

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