In physics,the idea of extra spatial dimensions originates from Nordstm's 5-dimensional vector theory in 1914,followed by Kaluza-Klein theory in 1921,in an effort to unify general relativity and electromagnetism in a 5 dimensional space-time (4 dimensions for space and 1 for time). Kaluza-Klein theory didn't generate enough interest with physicist for the next five decades,due to its problems with inconsistencies. With the advent of supergravity theory (the theory that unifies general relativity and supersymmetry theories) in late 1970's and eventually,string theories (1980s) and M-theory (1990s),the dimensions of space-time increased to 11 (10-space and 1-time dimension).
There are two main features in this book that differentiates it from other books written about extra dimensions: The first feature is the coverage of extra dimensions in time (Two Time physics),which has not been covered in earlier books about extra dimensions. All other books mainly cover extra spatial dimensions. The second feature deals with level of presentation. The material is presented in a non-technical language followed by additional sections (in the form of appendices or footnotes) that explain the basic equations and formulas in the theories. This feature is very attractive to readers who want to find out more about the theories involved beyond the basic description for a layperson. The text is designed for scientifically literate non-specialists who want to know the latest discoveries in theoretical physics in a non-technical language. Readers with basic undergraduate background in modern physics and quantum mechanics can easily understand the technical sections.
Part I starts with an overview of the Standard Model of particles and forces,notions of Einstein's special and general relativity,and the overall view of the universe from the Big Bang to the present epoch,and covers Two-Time physics. 2T-physics has worked correctly at all scales of physics,both macroscopic and microscopic,for which there is experimental data so far. In addition to revealing hidden information even in familiar "everyday" physics,it also makes testable predictions in lesser known physics regimes that could be analyzed at the energy scales of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN or in cosmological observations."
Part II of the book is focused on extra dimensions of space. It covers the following topics: The Popular View of Extra Dimensions,Einstein and the Fourth Dimension,Traditional Extra Dimensions,Einstein's Gravity,The Theory Formerly Known as String,Warped Extra Dimensions,and How Do We Look For Extra Dimensions
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.ISBN: 9780387776378Number of pages: 218Weight: 560 gDimensions: 229 x 152 mmEdition: 2010 ed.
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"Popular expositions of scientific topics have an important role in informing the general public of the nature/implications of current research. This is always a difficult task,especially for the highly abstract and very complicated topics addressed here....Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and graduate students."(M. Coplan,Choice,Vol. 48 (2),October,2010)
"The origin of this book lies in two public lectures given by the authors for a general public,under the auspices of multiversal journeys,a non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating knowledge on current theoretical physics to the general public....It certainly is to be welcomed that leading theoretical physicists make an effort to communicate their research to the general public. This book demonstrates how to succeed in such an endeavour."(Michael Kunzinger,Zentralblatt MATH,Vol. 1207,2011)
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