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Five-dimensional physics [[electronic resource] ] : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson
| Five-dimensional physics [[electronic resource] ] : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson |
| Autore | Wesson Paul S |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.01 |
| Soggetto topico |
Embeddings (Mathematics)
Kaluza-Klein theories Mathematical physics Quantum field theory |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-37897-6
9786611378974 981-277-423-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface -- 1. Higher-dimensional physics. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Dimensions then and now. 1.3. Higher-dimensional theories. 1.4. Field equations in N[symbol]4 dimensions. 1.5. A primer on Campbell's theorem. 1.6. Conclusion -- 2. The big bang revisited. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Flat 5D universes. 2.3. The singularity as a shock wave. 2.4. A bounce instead of a bang. 2.5. The universe as a 5D black hole. 2.6. Conclusion -- 3. Paths in hyperspace. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Dynamics in spacetime. 3.3. Fifth force from fifth dimension. 3.4. Null paths and two times. 3.5. The equivalence principle as a symmetry. 3.6. Particle masses and vacua. 3.7. Conclusion -- 4. Quantum consequences. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. 4D uncertainty from 5D determinism. 4.3. Is mass quantized? 4.4. The Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations. 4.5. Gauges and spins. 4.6. Particles and waves: a rapprochement. 4.7. Conclusion -- 5. The cosmological "constant" and vacuum. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. The 5D cosmological "constant" 5.3. Astrophysical consequences. 5.4. Vacuum instability. 5.5. Mach's principle anew. 5.6. Conclusion -- 6. Embeddings in N[symbol]5 dimensions. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Embeddings and physics. 6.3. The algebra of embeddings. 6.4. The Campbell-Magaard theorem. 6.5. Induced-matter theory. 6.6. Membrane theory. 6.7. Conclusion -- 7. Perspectives in physics. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910451669403321 |
Wesson Paul S
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| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Five-dimensional physics [[electronic resource] ] : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson
| Five-dimensional physics [[electronic resource] ] : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson |
| Autore | Wesson Paul S |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.01 |
| Soggetto topico |
Embeddings (Mathematics)
Kaluza-Klein theories Mathematical physics Quantum field theory |
| ISBN |
1-281-37897-6
9786611378974 981-277-423-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface -- 1. Higher-dimensional physics. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Dimensions then and now. 1.3. Higher-dimensional theories. 1.4. Field equations in N[symbol]4 dimensions. 1.5. A primer on Campbell's theorem. 1.6. Conclusion -- 2. The big bang revisited. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Flat 5D universes. 2.3. The singularity as a shock wave. 2.4. A bounce instead of a bang. 2.5. The universe as a 5D black hole. 2.6. Conclusion -- 3. Paths in hyperspace. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Dynamics in spacetime. 3.3. Fifth force from fifth dimension. 3.4. Null paths and two times. 3.5. The equivalence principle as a symmetry. 3.6. Particle masses and vacua. 3.7. Conclusion -- 4. Quantum consequences. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. 4D uncertainty from 5D determinism. 4.3. Is mass quantized? 4.4. The Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations. 4.5. Gauges and spins. 4.6. Particles and waves: a rapprochement. 4.7. Conclusion -- 5. The cosmological "constant" and vacuum. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. The 5D cosmological "constant" 5.3. Astrophysical consequences. 5.4. Vacuum instability. 5.5. Mach's principle anew. 5.6. Conclusion -- 6. Embeddings in N[symbol]5 dimensions. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Embeddings and physics. 6.3. The algebra of embeddings. 6.4. The Campbell-Magaard theorem. 6.5. Induced-matter theory. 6.6. Membrane theory. 6.7. Conclusion -- 7. Perspectives in physics. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910778262103321 |
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Wesson Paul S
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| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Five-dimensional physics : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson
| Five-dimensional physics : classical and quantum consequences of Kaluza-Klein cosmology / / Paul S. Wesson |
| Autore | Wesson Paul S |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 222 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.01 |
| Soggetto topico |
Embeddings (Mathematics)
Kaluza-Klein theories Mathematical physics Quantum field theory |
| ISBN |
1-281-37897-6
9786611378974 981-277-423-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Preface -- 1. Higher-dimensional physics. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Dimensions then and now. 1.3. Higher-dimensional theories. 1.4. Field equations in N[symbol]4 dimensions. 1.5. A primer on Campbell's theorem. 1.6. Conclusion -- 2. The big bang revisited. 2.1. Introduction. 2.2. Flat 5D universes. 2.3. The singularity as a shock wave. 2.4. A bounce instead of a bang. 2.5. The universe as a 5D black hole. 2.6. Conclusion -- 3. Paths in hyperspace. 3.1. Introduction. 3.2. Dynamics in spacetime. 3.3. Fifth force from fifth dimension. 3.4. Null paths and two times. 3.5. The equivalence principle as a symmetry. 3.6. Particle masses and vacua. 3.7. Conclusion -- 4. Quantum consequences. 4.1. Introduction. 4.2. 4D uncertainty from 5D determinism. 4.3. Is mass quantized? 4.4. The Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations. 4.5. Gauges and spins. 4.6. Particles and waves: a rapprochement. 4.7. Conclusion -- 5. The cosmological "constant" and vacuum. 5.1. Introduction. 5.2. The 5D cosmological "constant" 5.3. Astrophysical consequences. 5.4. Vacuum instability. 5.5. Mach's principle anew. 5.6. Conclusion -- 6. Embeddings in N[symbol]5 dimensions. 6.1. Introduction. 6.2. Embeddings and physics. 6.3. The algebra of embeddings. 6.4. The Campbell-Magaard theorem. 6.5. Induced-matter theory. 6.6. Membrane theory. 6.7. Conclusion -- 7. Perspectives in physics. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910819119703321 |
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Wesson Paul S
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| Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 0-19-159406-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910464815203321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| ISBN | 0-19-159406-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786412303321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| ISBN | 0-19-159406-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910826920303321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| Oxford ; ; New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1995 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | O'KeefeRobert |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-12143-3
9786613121431 0-19-987442-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Entering the fifth dimension -- pt. 2. Unification in ten dimensions -- pt. 3. Wormholes : gateways to another universe? -- pt. 4. Masters of hyperspace. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461312003321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | O'KeefeRobert |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| ISBN |
1-283-12143-3
9786613121431 0-19-987442-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Entering the fifth dimension -- pt. 2. Unification in ten dimensions -- pt. 3. Wormholes : gateways to another universe? -- pt. 4. Masters of hyperspace. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789999903321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe
| Hyperspace [[electronic resource] ] : a scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps, and the tenth dimension / / Michio Kaku ; illustrations by Robert O'Keefe |
| Autore | Kaku Michio |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (376 p.) |
| Disciplina | 530.1/42 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | O'KeefeRobert |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Superstring theories Hyperspace |
| ISBN |
1-283-12143-3
9786613121431 0-19-987442-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | pt. 1. Entering the fifth dimension -- pt. 2. Unification in ten dimensions -- pt. 3. Wormholes : gateways to another universe? -- pt. 4. Masters of hyperspace. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910813290503321 |
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Kaku Michio
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| New York, : Oxford University Press, 1994 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Yang-Mills, Kaluza-Klein, and the Einstein program / Robert Hermann ; with contributions by Frank Estabrook and Hugo Wahlquist
| Yang-Mills, Kaluza-Klein, and the Einstein program / Robert Hermann ; with contributions by Frank Estabrook and Hugo Wahlquist |
| Autore | Hermann, Robert |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Brookline, MA : Math Sci Press, 1978 |
| Descrizione fisica | xii, 198 p. ; 21 cm. |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Estabrook, Frank
Wahlquist, Hugo |
| Collana | Interdisciplinary mathematics ; 19 |
| Soggetto topico |
Kaluza-Klein theories
Mathematical physics Quantum theory Unified field theories Yang-Mills theory |
| ISBN | 0915692252 |
| Classificazione |
53.3.11
510(06) 510.53 510.55 530.1'5 QC20 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991001332299707536 |
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Hermann, Robert
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| Brookline, MA : Math Sci Press, 1978 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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