The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes

Whether we live in one of many different possible universes? This idea has fascinated writers, dreamers and filmmakers. But is there any real basis for it? American physicist Paul Halpern explains how philosophical explorations and scientific discoveries over the past hundred years have revolutionised humanity's understanding of the world. From the predictable Newtonian theory of the Universe, we have moved on to the tangled landscape of the string theory and the theory of inflation, where stars and galaxies, black holes and quantum particles are pieces of the great Universe puzzle. Drawing on the theories of Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, and other eminent scientists, Halpern suggests assessment of real world as an infinite array of possibilities. The Allure of the Multiverse is the story of one of the most bizarre, controversial, and promising scientific concepts.

Paul Halpern. The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes / Translated from English by Alexander Sergeev. Scientific Editor Anton Sheikin. Editor Oleg Bocharnikov. — Moscow: Individuum, 2025.