A New View of Space from String Theory and String Cosmology
Robert Brandenberger (Physics Department, McGill University)
Abstract
String theory is the best candidate for a quantum theory which
unifies all four known forces of nature. However, string theory
is mathematically consistent only in a ten-dimensional space-time.
This forces physicists to reconsider the role of space. The question
of why we observe only three spatial dimensions now becomes
a question which can be addressed using the tools of a physical
science. I will discuss the changing role of space resulting from
developments in string theory. I will also outline a new theory
of the very early universe which results from combining string theory
and cosmology.
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Time: 16:30
Place: Concordia University, Loyola Campus, Science Pavilion (Building SP), 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, 3rd Floor
Room: SP 365.01
Contact: (514) 848-2424 ext 2595
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