Awesome symmetry

Author: Xu Yihong
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book introduces the framework of the fundamental theories of modern physics constructed by Einstein and his followers through nearly a century of effort. They regarded symmetry as a guiding principle and firmly believed it was the key to revealing the secrets of the fundamental design of nature. The book explores the relationship between symmetry and the design of architecture and the fundamental laws of nature in various fields, including art, architecture, science, and the weak interaction in physics. The second part introduces Einstein's view that "symmetry guides design" during the creation of the theory of relativity. The third part discusses the achievements of symmetry in understanding and interpreting the quantum world. The fourth part introduces the Yang-Mills gauge theory and reintroduces the concept of symmetry to the stage of physics foundations, further exploring the "ultimate design" and the problems encountered.