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3. Parallel universes
Books
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The
Elegant Universe: Superstrings, hidden dimensions, and the quest
for the ultimate theory by Brian
Greene (Random House, 2000)
A popular guide to string theory that tackles incredibly difficult
concepts with stunning clarity, without over-simplifying. String
theorist Brian Greene has the expertise, the wit and the flair
to compose a compelling and highly readable account of theoretical
physics. Get
this book
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The
Great Beyond: Higher dimensions, parallel universes and the
extraordinary search for a theory of everything
by Paul Halpern (John Wiley and Sons, 2004)
The concept of multiple unperceived dimensions in the universe
is one of the hottest topics in contemporary physics. It’s
essential to current attempts to explain gravity and the underlying
structure of the universe. The history of how such an unfathomable
concept has risen to prominence takes centre stage in this book.
Get
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Hyperspace:
A scientific odyssey through parallel universes, time warps
and the tenth dimension by Michio
Kaku (Oxford Paperbacks, 1995)
Bestseller from one of the world's leading theoretical physicists.
Are there other dimensions beyond our own? Is time travel possible?
Kaku takes us on a tour of the most exciting work in modern
physics, including research into the 10th dimension, time warps,
and multiple universes, to outline what may be the leading candidate
for the theory of everything. Get
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Films
The Matrix (1999)
Directed by Andy Wachowski and
Larry Wachowski
Life on Earth is just a facade created by super-intelligent
beings. While humans exist in this simulation, their powers
are being drained by their creators.
Websites
The Theory of Everything
www.channel4.com/science/microsites/S/science/space/stringtheory.html
This series of three Channel 4 programmes, first screened in
November 2003, unravels one of the most ambitious and perplexing
scientific theories ever proposed – string theory.
Parallel Universes
www.hep.upenn.edu/~max/multiverse.html
Website of Professor Max Tegmark with articles and information
on his theories of parallel universes.
The Elegant Universe
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/
Online articles, interviews and slide shows from a US television
network and the makers of the Channel 4 series The
Elegant Universe. Includes an
interview with the series presenter and author Brian Greene.
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