This unique volume contains a selection of more than 80 of Yuval Ne''eman''s papers, which represent his huge contribution to a large number of aspects of theoretical physics. The works span more than four decades, from unitary symmetry and quarks to questions of complexity in biological systems and evolution of scientific theories. In keeping with the major role Ne''eman has played in theoretical physics over the last 40 years, a collaboration of very distinguished scientists enthusiastically took part in this volume. Their commentary supplies a clear framework and background for appreciating Yuval Ne''eman''s significant discoveries and pioneering contributions. Contents: (Authors of Commentaries in Parentheses): SU(3), Quarks and Symmetry Breaking (Y Verbin); Algebraic Theory of Particle Physics and Spectrum Generating Algebras (N Cabibbo); Supersymmetry and Supergravity (R Kerner); Geometrization of Physics (T Regge); SU(2/1) Super-Unification of the Standard Model and Non Commutative Geometry (J Thierry-Mieg); Spinor Representations of GL ( N, P ) and Chromogravity (I Kirsch); Metric-Affine Gravity (F W Hehl); Strings, Branes and Other Extendons (Dj aijaiki); Various Topics in Astrophysics (J Bahcall); Foundations of Physics (A Botero); Philosophy and Sociology of Science: Evolution and History (J Rosen). Readership: Researchers in physics and mathematical physics, and scientists interested in history of physics and philosophy of science.
The interest in membranes and higher dimensional extended geometrical objects was inspired by the great successes of the string and superstring, first in 1968-73 as a theory of hadrons and then since 1984 as a “theory of everything” — a unified theory of all interactions, including quantum gravity. In particular, membranes, “supermembranes” and “spinning membranes” have been studied since 1985; an unexpected connection with supergravity opened in 1988 some new prospects for a quantized theory. General theorems about higher dimensional “p-branes” or “extendons” were also derived. The subject is very promising, whether as a more comprehensive fundamental unification or as a description of composite hadrons.Where there are now probably some fifty texts of all kinds dealing with strings, this is the first treatise on membranes and higher dimensional extendons.
This book contains comprehensive reviews and reprints on dynamical groups, spectrum generating algebras and spectrum supersymmetries, and their applications in atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and condensed matter physics. It is an important source for researchers as well as students who are doing courses on Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics.
The interest in membranes and higher dimensional extended geometrical objects was inspired by the great successes of the string and superstring, first in 1968-73 as a theory of hadrons and then since 1984 as a ?theory of everything? ? a unified theory of all interactions, including quantum gravity. In particular, membranes, ?supermembranes? and ?spinning membranes? have been studied since 1985; an unexpected connection with supergravity opened in 1988 some new prospects for a quantized theory. General theorems about higher dimensional ?p-branes? or ?extendons? were also derived. The subject is very promising, whether as a more comprehensive fundamental unification or as a description of composite hadrons.Where there are now probably some fifty texts of all kinds dealing with strings, this is the first treatise on membranes and higher dimensional extendons.
This unique volume contains a selection of more than 80 of Yuval Ne''eman''s papers, which represent his huge contribution to a large number of aspects of theoretical physics. The works span more than four decades, from unitary symmetry and quarks to questions of complexity in biological systems and evolution of scientific theories. In keeping with the major role Ne''eman has played in theoretical physics over the last 40 years, a collaboration of very distinguished scientists enthusiastically took part in this volume. Their commentary supplies a clear framework and background for appreciating Yuval Ne''eman''s significant discoveries and pioneering contributions. Contents: (Authors of Commentaries in Parentheses): SU(3), Quarks and Symmetry Breaking (Y Verbin); Algebraic Theory of Particle Physics and Spectrum Generating Algebras (N Cabibbo); Supersymmetry and Supergravity (R Kerner); Geometrization of Physics (T Regge); SU(2/1) Super-Unification of the Standard Model and Non Commutative Geometry (J Thierry-Mieg); Spinor Representations of GL ( N, P ) and Chromogravity (I Kirsch); Metric-Affine Gravity (F W Hehl); Strings, Branes and Other Extendons (Dj aijaiki); Various Topics in Astrophysics (J Bahcall); Foundations of Physics (A Botero); Philosophy and Sociology of Science: Evolution and History (J Rosen). Readership: Researchers in physics and mathematical physics, and scientists interested in history of physics and philosophy of science.
This book contains comprehensive reviews and reprints on dynamical groups, spectrum generating algebras and spectrum supersymmetries, and their applications in atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and condensed matter physics. It is an important source for researchers as well as students who are doing courses on Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics.
The interest in membranes and higher dimensional extended geometrical objects was inspired by the great successes of the string and superstring, first in 1968-73 as a theory of hadrons and then since 1984 as a ?theory of everything? ? a unified theory of all interactions, including quantum gravity. In particular, membranes, ?supermembranes? and ?spinning membranes? have been studied since 1985; an unexpected connection with supergravity opened in 1988 some new prospects for a quantized theory. General theorems about higher dimensional ?p-branes? or ?extendons? were also derived. The subject is very promising, whether as a more comprehensive fundamental unification or as a description of composite hadrons.Where there are now probably some fifty texts of all kinds dealing with strings, this is the first treatise on membranes and higher dimensional extendons.
The interest in membranes and higher dimensional extended geometrical objects was inspired by the great successes of the string and superstring, first in 1968-73 as a theory of hadrons and then since 1984 as a “theory of everything” — a unified theory of all interactions, including quantum gravity. In particular, membranes, “supermembranes” and “spinning membranes” have been studied since 1985; an unexpected connection with supergravity opened in 1988 some new prospects for a quantized theory. General theorems about higher dimensional “p-branes” or “extendons” were also derived. The subject is very promising, whether as a more comprehensive fundamental unification or as a description of composite hadrons.Where there are now probably some fifty texts of all kinds dealing with strings, this is the first treatise on membranes and higher dimensional extendons.
This book contains comprehensive reviews and reprints on dynamical groups, spectrum generating algebras and spectrum supersymmetries, and their applications in atomic and molecular physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and condensed matter physics. It is an important source for researchers as well as students who are doing courses on Quantum Mechanics and Advanced Quantum Mechanics.
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