Connecting String/M Theory to the Electroweak Scale and to LHC Data: Philosophy, Formalism and Examples

by Piyush Kumar

The Standard Model of particle physics explains (almost) all observed non-gravitational microscopic phenomena but has many open theoretical questions. We are on the threshold of unraveling the mysteries of the Standard Model and discovering its extension. This could be achieved in the near future with the help of many experiments in particle physics and cosmology, in particular at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in CERN, Switzerland. Assuming that data confirming the existence of new physics beyond the Standard Model is obtained, one is left with the very important and challenging task of solving the "Inverse Problem" - "How can one deduce the nature of the underlying theory from data?" This work explores this question in detail, and also proposes an approach to address the problem in a meaningful way which could prove crucial to the possible solution to this problem in the future. The methods used and results obtained in this work will hopefully be of great importance in solving the Inverse Problem.

312 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2010

About the author

Piyush Kumar is a doctor who grew up in the small towns of Bihar and Jharkhand. As a child, he was fond of listening to the stories of kings, kingdoms, demons and hunters. As he grew up, his fascination for stories grew as well. What began as a simple practice of listening to stories turned into a serious habit, as he started reading novels of master storytellers. This inspired Piyush to tell good stories. Soon after his graduation, he started writing stories.

Then there was a time when it became difficult for him to write. Writer’s block, perhaps? But soon the story of a boy, a prince-to-be, who had everything taken from him, cropped up in his mind. Thus, began an adventurous and intriguing journey into the mythical world of Aryavart. The journey is an ongoing one.

He lives in Ranchi where he is a practicing surgeon. During his free time at home, he lives his childhood dream of sharing stories with his parents, wife and friends.