A Brief History of String Theory From Dual Models to M-Theory /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Rickles, Dean (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: The Frontiers Collection,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Philosophy and science.; Quantum field theory.; String theory.; Gravitation.; Elementary particles (Physics).; Quantum Field Theories, String Theory.; Philosophy of Science.; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics.; Elementary Particles, Quantum Field Theory.; Classical and Quantum Gravitation, Relativity Theory.

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...