Title :
The breakdown of a theory and the efforts to describe nature
Author :
Varghese, George
Author_Institution :
St. Berchman´´s Coll., Mahatma Gandhi Univ., Kerala, India
Abstract :
Quantum theory and the general theory of relativity are the two celebrated discoveries of the twentieth century. The theory of gravity breaks down at Big Bang-the possible starting phase of the universe. Quantum theory is able to work in lower regimes of dimensions. If the predictions of quantum theory are correct, then it could provide a complete description of nature. Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox implies that if local realism is accepted quantum theory is incomplete. The article is organized around the following questions: are the laws of Physics eternal truths? Is it possible to quantize gravity using a theory, which has inherent problems in its basic postulates? How could we speak of the properties of the universe while being part of it? Does nature want to hide her truths from us?
Keywords :
quantum theory; laws of physics; local realism; nature; quantum theory; theory of gravity; theory of relativity; Educational institutions; Electric breakdown; Geometry; Gravity; Humans; Mathematics; Physics; Probes; Quantum mechanics; Relativistic quantum mechanics;
Conference_Titel :
Technology and Society, 2000. University as a Bridge from Technology to Society. IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Rome
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5803-1
DOI :
10.1109/ISTAS.2000.915577