Quantum Physics, Mini Black Holes, and the Multiverse: Debunking Common Misconceptions in Theoretical Physics (Hardcover, 2018)

Preface Chapter 1 Misconceptions about Space-Time and Particle Physics 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Particles are little balls 1.3 Atoms are tiny Solar Systems 1.4 Seeing atoms requires a really big optical microscope 1.5 Collider spawns planet devouring black hole 1.6 God particle could wipe out the Universe 1.7 LHC could prove existence of parallel Universe 1.8 Scientists raise concerns about cell-phones 1.9 The cold fusion race just heated up 1.10 Spinach: a cautionary tale 1.11 Extra material: The equations behind the words 1.12 Summary Chapter 2 Misconceptions in Quantum Physics 2.1 Introduction What the experts say Why quantum physics is weird What is the real role of science? 2.2 Wave Particle Duality 2.3 Quantum Probability Waves 2.4 Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle 2.5 Double Slit Experiment Single slit experiment (classical) Single slit experiment (quantum) Double slit experiment (classical) Double slit experiment (quantum) 2.6 Wavefunction Revisited Many particle wavefunctions Wavefunction measurement (quantum tomography, weak measurement) Collapse and Schrodinger's cat 2.7 Nonlocality Hidden variables Bell's theorem EPR experiment as a quantum coin toss game 2.8 Interpretations of Quantum Physics 2.9 Popular Depictions of Quantum Physics 2.10 Summary Chapter 3 Misconceptions in Cosmology 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Our Universe 3.3 The Multiverse 3.3 Future Progress (Observations & Theoretical) 3.4 Summary Glossary About the Authors Index