| Description |
1 online resource (264 pages) : illustrations, tables |
| Series |
The Frontiers Collection |
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Frontiers collection
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Analysis |
kwantumtheorie |
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quantum theory |
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deeltjes |
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particles |
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fysica |
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physics |
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filosofie |
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philosophy |
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quantumfysica |
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quantum physics |
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wetenschapsfilosofie |
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philosophy of science |
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Physics (General) |
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Fysica (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
String models -- History
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Quantum theory.
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Quantum Theory
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SCIENCE -- Physics -- Quantum Theory.
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Physique.
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Astronomie.
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Quantum theory
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String models
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783642451287 |
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3642451284 |
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3642451276 |
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9783642451270 |
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1322332886 |
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9781322332888 |
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