David12, I think you meant to say "Dammit, Jim! I'm a doctor, not a physicist!"
It is interesting that you mention string theory and at the same time claim the the basic laws of physics are immutable. For it is the string problem that defies explanation using the currently known "laws" of physics. I think it is important to remember that physics is itself an attempt by man to model the universe in mathematical terms. Surely we don't presume to get everything right every time? I say this not in light of the discussion here about TT design, but more due to how often I hear "the laws of physics" tossed out in these forums. As an engineer I use many of these laws everyday but I can easily recognize things around us that are not fully explained, yet.
It is interesting that you mention string theory and at the same time claim the the basic laws of physics are immutable. For it is the string problem that defies explanation using the currently known "laws" of physics. I think it is important to remember that physics is itself an attempt by man to model the universe in mathematical terms. Surely we don't presume to get everything right every time? I say this not in light of the discussion here about TT design, but more due to how often I hear "the laws of physics" tossed out in these forums. As an engineer I use many of these laws everyday but I can easily recognize things around us that are not fully explained, yet.