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General relativity, strings, and mathematical physics

We give a historical review of some aspects of string theory relevant to our present understanding of general relativity, and connected with Einstein's unification program. We also point out to various mathematical fallouts of $9 string theory. (31 refs).

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Porrati, Massimo
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: 1999
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Acceso en línea:https://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1007566802629
http://cds.cern.ch/record/409857
Descripción
Sumario:We give a historical review of some aspects of string theory relevant to our present understanding of general relativity, and connected with Einstein's unification program. We also point out to various mathematical fallouts of $9 string theory. (31 refs).