Five-Dimensional Physics: Classical and Quantum Consequences of Kaluza-Klein Cosmology
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. Examples of new ideas are: The
big-bang universe, which is curved by matter in 4D, may be viewed
as a smooth and empty world in 5D; the uncertainty of quantum
interactions in spacetime may be regarded as the consequence of
deterministic laws in higher dimensions. This book will interest
people who think about the 'meaning of things'.
Content:
- Higher-Dimensional Physics
- The Big Bang Revisited
- Paths in Hyperspace
- Quantum Consequences
- The Cosmological "Constant" and Vacuum
- Embeddings in N = 5 Dimensions
- Perspectives in Physics
