Peter Woit: 2 books
Not Even Wrong
The Failure of String Theory and the Search for Unity in Physical Law for Unity in Physical Law
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2007
When does physics depart the realm of testable hypothesis and come to resemble theology? Peter Woit argues that string theory isn't just going in the wrong direction, it's not even science. Not Even Wrong shows that what many physicists call superstring theory” is not a theory at all. It makes...
Quantum Theory, Groups and Representations
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2017
This text systematically presents the basics of quantum mechanics, emphasizing the role of Lie groups, Lie algebras, and their unitary representations. The mathematical structure of the subject is brought to the fore, intentionally avoiding significant overlap with material from standard physics courses...