Nima Arkani-Hamed, “The Power of Principles: Physics Revealed” (Open Agenda, 2021)
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Exploring the Fundamental Principles of Physics
This chapter delves into the powerful description of the world by fundamental physics principles of relativity and quantum mechanics, showcasing the deep understanding achieved in physics while acknowledging the need for a significant shift in understanding these interactions. It emphasizes the challenges and constraints in merging these principles, particularly in predicting outcomes of particle interactions and reconciling gravity with quantum mechanics in the search for a theory of quantum gravity.
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