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Join expert and advanced topics on beyond the standard model of physics. This includes professionally researched theories like strings, branes, and LQG. Mainstream physics only.
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Introducing Loop Quantum Gravity: Differences with String Theory
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What is the CDT Approach to Quantum Gravity?
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On knots, categories and mass gaps
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Mavromatos-cos. const. + time direction
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String Theory Debate: Thomas_Joe Seeks Opinions
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Kasner solution, a key to understanding the early universe.
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New universe predictions by GR and LQG
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Discussing Unruh Effect: Boundary Conditions & Quantum Physics
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New Ambjorn et al. paper (AJL follow-up)
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Connes: Physics to Number Theory
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TWF #208: Latest Updates on Quantum Gravity at Perimeter Institute
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Exposing the Fallacy of String Theory: A Critical Analysis
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T-Duality, R vs. /R, really big really small
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Good Book for Loop Quantum Gravity
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Blackhole Ex-singularity (Ashtekar + Bojowald)
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Can Loop Quantum Gravity Explain the Pioneer Anomaly?
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Smolin 3SR and third scale Quantum Gravity
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Robbert Dijkgraaf et al: 4D 2-Form Gravity & Topological M-Theory
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Thomas Thiemann: Reduced Phase Space Quantization & Dirac Observables
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Strings and Einstein's Spacetime
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Do virtual particles exist in string theory?
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Extra Dimensions & Forces: Ask Spencer for Help
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Is String Theory a Theory Of Everything?
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Understanding the Overlap of Calabi-Yau Manifolds in String Theory
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Running Newton Constant (no dark matter)
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Is String Theory the Key to Unlocking the Universe's Mysteries?
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What is the Wheeler-DeWitt Equation and Why is it Important?
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What is Brian Greene's opinion on LQG and its impact on string theory?
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G.M. Hossain new paper on inflation
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Experimental proof of hyperspace?
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Timelike tangent vectors in Zwiebach
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How Does Gambini's Quantum Gravity Approach Compare to Loop Quantum Gravity?
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Birth of Universe from String Landscape
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Cambridge U. Press: Carlo Rovelli's Quantum Gravity Book
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Speed of Open Strings: A First Course in String Theory
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Christensen Crane: Causal Sites paper
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Can LQG Explain the EPR Paradox and Instantaneous Action at a Distance?
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How Can String Theory Be Made Accessible to Everyone?
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Dine: SUSY, Naturalness, and Landscape
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Can You Learn the Basics of String Theory in Just 35 Minutes?
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The bones in our throat (Weinberg)
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Penrose Altered Smolin's Thinking?
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What is the Connection Between Unitarity and Anomalies in Quantum Mechanics?
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New Ashtekar: Gravity and the Quantum
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Spin networks and quantum computing (curious link-up)
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Various Critiques of Loop and String
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Planck scale Lorentz-symmetry test theories Amelino-Camelia
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Question on world-sheet-metric
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Unifying Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity: A Debate on Strings vs LQG
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Penrose book #14 on Amazon in Britain
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Nobel Prize Stockmarket coming down to the wire
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Interview with Brian Greene from months ago
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Global particles, local particles (Colosi, Rovelli)
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Motl and Douglas discuss naturalness
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Meaning of carrying a Ramond-Ramond charge ?
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Bryce DeWitt: Physicist & UT Austin Professor Dies at 81
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What Are the Key Issues in Smolin's Quantum Gravity Research?
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What is the significance of 2D quantum gravity in theoretical physics?
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Strings as particles. Basic question.
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Paola Zizzi's "Computational LQG" | Modeling Black Holes & Hawking Radiation
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An Infinte Number of Elementary Particles?
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A scientific multiverse theory
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Help regarding strings and m-theory
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Is Light Moving Towards Us or Are We Moving Towards Light?
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Amazing bid by Thiemann to absorb string theory into LQG
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Chaotic Spin Foams: Is There a Preferred Direction?
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Matters of Gravity-new issue today
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Two Landscape Questions: Supersymmetry and M-theory
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Are There Really 10^100 String Vacua in String Theory?
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Spin Foam Research - University of Western Ontario
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Learning Lessons from String Research Decline
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Quantum Charges for Knotted Topological Strings?
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Which is more important to you?
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What Are Calabi-Yau Spaces in String Theory?
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Is Background Independence Desirable?
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String mass - what do we know?
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How Does Relativity Affect String Mass and Vibration Frequencies?
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Strings and non-commutative qft
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What is the idea behind the string theories?
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Physics for Dummies: Understanding Branes, Loop Quantum Gravity & More
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What is the graviton? Please place your definitions
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Quantum Geometry-the Brian Greene quote
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Can All String Shapes Be Derived from a Figure 8 Configuration?
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String Theory: Energy as Property of Strings?
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String Interactions: Effects on Matter & More
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Speck of a Universe be Physically Identical to the Great Expanse
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Detection of Macroscopic Strings
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Discuss Planck Units: QG & LQG Hybrid Model
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What Are Some Simple Display Ideas for a Science Fair Project on LQG and ST?
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String Theorists Finally Admit Defeat
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Are Large Extra Dimensions still acceptable?
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String Theory: How Close Are We?
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The 4th superstring revolution.
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Testing String Theory: Implications for Gravitational Redshifting
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Exploring Quantum Gravity: A Discussion on Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
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Arun Gupta's post reconstructed
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What Are Branes in Superstring Theory?
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QG & Einstein's Low Level Energies: Consequences
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What is Alejandro's take on strings, gauge theory, and gravity?
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