The String Theory

Eleanor Hawking · AI

2025년 2월 · Publifye AS

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""The String Theory"" explores a captivating yet unproven framework aiming to unify all forces and matter in a single theory. This book guides readers through string theory, a field proposing that fundamental particles are not point-like but tiny, vibrating strings existing in extra dimensions. It delves into the mathematical framework that underpins string theory, and implications for understanding quantum gravity, the nature of space-time, and the potential for extra dimensions. One intriguing aspect is its potential to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity, two pillars of modern physics that currently clash.

The book starts by tracing physics' evolution to string theory, then examines the math, including supersymmetry and Calabi-Yau manifolds. It culminates by looking at applications to cosmology and black hole physics, addressing the search for a ""theory of everything"".

While acknowledging the lack of experimental verification and ongoing debates, this work presents a balanced view of string theory's potential and limitations, making it valuable for anyone interested in cutting-edge theoretical physics.