Maya in physics/ N.C. Pande

Part I: PHYSICS (Classical and Modern)
Chapter i: Classical Physics
Quest for the building blocks
Atomic concept of ancient India
The Democritean world
No birth and death of the world-stuff
Dalton's atomic concept
The Newtonian world
Chapter ii: Particle Physics
Discovery of electron, proton and neutron
Discovery of anti-particles
Anti-matter and anti-universe
Thomson's model of atomic structure
Rutherford's model of atomic structure
Bohr's model of electronic arrangement
Atomic spectra
Radioactivity
Study of micro-particles
Search for the ultimate particle
Chapter m: Relativity
Einstein's discoveries
The story of ether
The constancy of the speed of light
Galileo's principle of relativity
Fitzgerald-Lorentz contraction
Einstein's special theory of relativity
Existence and activity of matter are inseparable
Particles, binding forces and field
What is really relative?
Verification of the special theory of relativity
General theory of relativity
Chapter iv : Quantum Physics
Planck's equation
Light quanta
Law of conservation of action
Quantum theory applied to atomic model
Statistical behaviour of atoms
Pauli's exclusion principle
Particle-wave duality
Principle of complementarity
Matrix mechanics
Wave mechanics
Heisenberg's principle of indeterminacy
The Copenhagen interpretation
Quantum electrodynamics
Schrodinger's cat
The EPR paradox
Unbrc ken whole
Double-slit experiments and conscious particles
Many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics
Participatory universe
Quantum field
Nihilism and vacuum fluctuation
Chapter v : Cosmic Dance
Dancing of unstable particles
Dancing to die
Virtual particles
Fundamental forces and particle interaction
Solo dances
Dancing with partner
Unlawful dance
Vacuum diagrams
S-Matrix
Field concept
Tandava as symbol of cosmic dance
Chapter vi : Astrophysics
The Earth, the Heaven and the Universe
Early Western concept
Early Indian concept
Our Solar System
Planetary motion
Distances of planets from the sun
Planetary sizes and masses
Spin and revolution of planets
Distances of neighbouring stars
The fuel source of the sun
Death of the sun
Cosmology and Cosmogony in Science
Newtonian static universe
Einstein's static universe
Big bang model of Lemattre and Eddington
Hubble's observation of the expanding universe
Gamow's big bang
Standard big bang model
Steady-state universe
Oscillating or pulsating universe
Birth of galaxies and stars
Formation of galaxies
Formation of stars
Birth of the solar system
The fate of a star
Red giants
White dwarf
Neutron star
Supernova
Black holes
Shattered dogma
Chapter vii : Thermodynamics
Heat conceived as matter
Heat as a form of vibration
Transfer of heat
Relation between temperature and volume of gas
Heat as a form of energy
Thermodynamics
First law of thermodynamics
Second law of thermodynamics
Third law of thermodynamics
Part II: ADVAIT A VEDANTA
Chapter viii : Reality versus Appearance
Brahman
Maya
Universe
Isvara (God)
Jlva (individual self)
Chapter ix : Spider
Pantheistic concept
Transformation
Brahman is not the cause
Source of universe
Formation of cosmic egg
Cosmogony in superheated condition
Products of dkdsa
Evolutionary cosmogony
Time as non-entity
Formation of stars and planets
Repeated cycles
Total dissolution
Part ni: CONFLUENCE
Chapter x: Substratum
Real versus illusory world
Pluralism and monism
Non-dualism
Language, logic and mysticism
You and I
Rock bottom
Chapter xi : Seed and Sprout
Creator
Cosmic egg
Space and time
Chapter xii : Chance and Necessity
Causal principle
Acausality in quantum physics
Cause and effect in Marxist Philosophy
Concept of cause in Advaita Vedanta
Cosmological causes in Advaita Vedanta
Concept of acausality in Advaita Vedanta
Identity of cause and effect in Advaita Vedanta
Chapter xiii : Epilogue
Primitive society
Medieval society
The age of scientific revolution
Age of elightenment
Nineteenth-century thought
Twentieth-century thought
Crisis in perception
Total vision