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Five-dimensional physics : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology
- Title
- Five-dimensional physics : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / Paul S. Wesson.
- Author
- Wesson, Paul S.
- Publication
- Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, [2006], ©2006.
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- Description
- x, 222 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "Extra dimensions - beyond space and time - are the best methods for unifying gravity with particle physics. The basic extension is to five dimensions (5D), as in the induced-matter and membrane theory. This descriptive text gives an up-to-date account of the classical and quantum consequences of 5D physics. It includes topics that range from Einstein's original theory of relativity to modern views on matter. The book is mathematically precise and focuses on new ideas which appeal to readers."--BOOK JACKET.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- 1. Higher-dimensional physics -- 2. The big bang revisited -- 3. Paths in hyperspace -- 4. Quantum consequences -- 5. The cosmological "constant" and vacuum -- 6. Embeddings in N [greater than or equal to] 5 dimensions -- 7. Perspectives in physics.
- ISBN
- 9812566619
- LCCN
- 9789812566614
- OCLC
- ocm67839346
- SCSB-5252728
- Owning Institutions
- Columbia University Libraries