The Adventure of Physics - Vol. VI: The Strand model-A Speculation on Unification

Abstract

Chapter 1: From millennium physics to unification - the open issues of fundamental physics. Chapter 2: Physics in limit statements - simplifying physics as much as possible. Chapter 3: General relativity versus quantum theory - their contradictions and our quest. Chapter 4: Does matter differ from vacuum? Not always - first requirements for any final theory. Chapter 5: What is the difference between the universe and nothing? - More requirements for any final theory. Chapter 6: The shape of points - extension in nature - an essential requirement for any final theory. Chapter 7: The basis of the strand model - and the full list of requirements for any final theory. Chapter 8: Quantum theory of matter deduced from strands. Chapter 9: The three gauge interactions deduced from strands. Chapter 10: General relativity deduced from strands. Chapter 11: The particle spectrum deduced from strands - and the lack of new physics. Chapter 12: Particle properties deduced from strands - and all predictions of the strand model. Chapter 13: The top of the mountain - the beauty and some new sights.