Re: [APML] (OT) String theory?

["Bob Middleton" <bobm@koyote.com>]

Interesting to note what the ramifications are IF the speed of light is not 
constant; especially if the speed of light was at one time much faster than 
it is now. The universe might be much younger than it appears if that were 
true. I must add that there is no scientific data to back up a delta in 
light velocity. But if we were on the flat end of an expotential curve the 
data might make it appear that way.
Bobby Middleton

From: "Stuart Heggie" <Stuart.J.Heggie@sympatico.ca>
. He argues that the speed of light is NOT a constant and that over the
> life of the universe it has changed and thus creates the impression we 
> have
> of our universe which is wrong.
>
> Book Title: Faster Than the Speed of Light: The Story of a Scientific
> Speculation
> Author's name: Joao Magueijo
>
> At Amazon for $17.68. where they say this:
>
> His theory could knock down two solid pillars of cosmology--inflation and
> relativity. Not only does his radical notion deserve a trial by fire, it
> also deserves a champion like Magueijo, who isn't afraid of the
> flames. --Therese Littleton
>
> Stuart
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Alan Voetsch" <alanv12952@yahoo.com>
> To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>; "SOS" 
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> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 11:25 PM
> Subject: [APML] (OT) String theory?
>
>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I have not done much reading on the subjects of particle physics, their
>> interactions and 'theories of everything' in quite a few years (1995 or
>> 96, I'd guess). When last I did, 'string' and 'superstring' theories
>> were presented, but still had some holes to overcome. I saw a show on
>> the Discovery channel the other night that gave a more promising
>> outlook for these ideas. I'd like to poll the collective intelligence
>> here and ask if there are any suggestions for a good modern, up-to-date
>> overview of this subject. Writings that avoid heavy doses of math
>> preferred. 8-)
>>
>> Thanks, and sorry for the off-topic,
>> Alan
>>
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