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String theory says we live in a ten-dimensional universe, but that only four are accessible to our everyday senses. According to theorists, the missing six are curled up in bizarre structures known as Calabi-Yau manifolds. Here, Shing-Tung Yau, the man who mathematically proved that these manifolds exist, argues that not only is geometry fundamental to string theory, it is also fundamental to the very nature of our universe. Time and again, where Yau has gone, physics has followed. Now for the first time, readers will follow Yau's penetrating thinking on where we've been, and where mathematics will take us next. A fascinating exploration of a world we are only just beginning to grasp, The Shape of Inner Space will change the way we consider the universe on both its grandest and smallest scales.--From publisher description.
The fundamental nature of reality is rooted in geometry, according to string theory and the mathematical proofs of its key structures. Shing-Tung Yau, a Fields Medalist, presents the argument that the universe's ten dimensions, with six hidden in Calabi-Yau manifolds, are intrinsically linked to geometry. This work explores how Yau's mathematical discoveries have guided physics and offers insights into the future of mathematics and our understanding of the cosmos, from its largest structures to its smallest components.
This book is regarded as a significant exposition by a leading mathematician on the intersection of geometry and theoretical physics. It is expected to appeal to readers interested in the foundational aspects of string theory and cosmology, offering a perspective shaped by groundbreaking mathematical work. The text aims to bridge complex mathematical concepts with broader cosmological implications, providing a unique viewpoint on the structure of our universe.
Page Count:
497
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
8842815365
ISBN-13:
9788842815365
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