- Title : The Geometric Universe: Science, Geometry, and the Work of Roger Penrose
- Author : Oxford University Press
- Rating : 4.65 (323 Vote)
- Publish : 2015-1-8
- Format : Hardcover
- Pages : 456 Pages
- Asin : 0198500599
- Language : English
This collection has been inspired by the work of Roger Penrose. The collection also includes articles on quantum computation, quantum cryptography and the possible role of micro-tubules in a theory of consciousness.. From the area of pure mathematics papers are included on the topics of classical differential geometry and non-commutative geometry, knot invariants,
This collection has been inspired by the work of Roger Penrose. The collection also includes articles on quantum computation, quantum cryptography and the possible role of micro-tubules in a theory of consciousness.
. From the area of pure mathematics papers are included on the topics of classical differential geometry and non-commutative geometry, knot invariants, and the applications of gauge theory. Contributions from applied mathematics cover the topics of integrable systems and general relativity. Current research in experimental and theoretical physics inspired chapters on string theory, quantum gravity, the foundations of quantum mechanics, quasi-crystals and astrophysics. This volume collects together the contributions of many important researchers, including Sir Roger himself, and gives an overview of the many applications of geometrical ideas and techniques across mathematics and the physical sciences. It gives an overview of current work on the interaction between geometry and physics, from which many important developments in research have emergedA must read by someone who is romantic at heart and enjoys reading luv stories. I will purchase the sequel, and I will definitely continue to buy her books. She tells her life in this book. Charles usually writes a very entertaining, fast-paced book with a good plot. For a person that needs a great guide and learning tool to keep your heed healthy. It's a textbook, so it isn't night time reading unless you have insomnia. This is a must-have for your "autism-library.". This was due to a continuous boost in productivity. She does this with her red pen, correcting their errors. The vast majority of people who took part in her survey had severe psychological damage, and this is blamed on their sexuality and gender identity, rather than the one thing they all also had in common: a willingness to seek out ex-gay help organizations. I totally enjoyed the information in the "Black Book" series of books Coriolis. Osteoarthritis), lists nutritional supplements, doseage, and comments, lists beneficial herbs with comments, lisUndergraduates through faculty."--Choice"This book grew out of a symposium honoring Roger Penrose (b. Besides browsing the most formidable contributions, undergraduates may particularly benefit from Artur Ekert's introduction to quantum cryptography, Paul Steinhardt's new approach to Penrose tilings, and particularly, biologist Stuart Hameroff's defense of Penrose's theories of consciousness from the charge of merely constituting a 'minimization of mysteries.' Highly recommended. The Penrose tiling was an inadvertent discovery, a result of almost idle doodling. This festschrift honoring Penrose on his 65th birthday contains survey articles by some of the most eminent mathematicians (Atiyah, Donaldson, Connes, et al.) and physicists (Hawking, Astekar, Veneziano, among others) of our time. The main areas of Penrose's research include time-space, quantum theory, and the workings of the mind and most of the 32 contributions in this book, including Penrose's own Afterword, concern Pen
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