Prime Symmetry and Particle Physics - Softcover

Brewer, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178803645X ISBN 13: 9781788036450

Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Synopsis

Prime Symmetry and Particle Physics begins with the understanding that the constant pi does not have to be measured in it can be calculated from a set of real numbers. Former PhD student, George Brewer explores the idea that if this is true of pi, why not of other constants? A standard model of physics predicts interactions between quantum fields when particles scatter, but 26 numbers, dimensionless constants for force strengths and the masses of elementary particles, still need to be put into that model. Brewer proposes that many of those constants can actually be calculated from a single equation and a set of integer parameters - a theory that he calls the prime symmetry model. Comparing a set of measured constants against their calculated counterparts provides good evidence for the model's validity. Brewer opens the door for readers to join a select group with information that theorists and experimentalists at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are yet to consider, offering them the opportunity to verify the model's deceptively simple mathematics for themselves, simply by using an online scientific calculator.Inspired by Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Sean Carroll, Prime Symmetry and Particle Physics is an essential read for all particle physics enthusiasts. The book will also appeal to readers interested in the Higgs boson events at the LHC.

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About the Author

George Brewer has at various times been a PhD dropout, research chemist, teacher, bookmaker and software designer. In 2012, he was inspired to take up the challenge of particle physics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Troubador Publishing
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178803645X
• ISBN 13: 9781788036450
• Binding: Paperback