Critical Problems in Physics

In this text, a group of scientists define and elaborate on possible new directions in physics that will take place in the next century and increase understanding of the natural world. Topics discussed include string physics, the future of particle physics and neutrino oscillations.

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In this text, a group of scientists define and elaborate on possible new directions in physics that will take place in the next century, and may increase understanding of the natural world. Topics discussed include string physics, the future of particle physics; neutreno oscillations; a new generation of particle accelerators; classical gravitation and new high-precision experiment; gravitational wave astronomy; and breakthroughs in observational cosmology.