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Beyond the Standard Models Forum

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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Ande-Sitter Spacetime: Neg Cos Const & Static Universe

May 17, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 18, 2004

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How Does the Moire Effect Illustrate Complexities in Brane Cosmology?

May 7, 2004 · Replies 1 · May 14, 2004

Replies: 1

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Can you explain Emergence of a 4D World ?

May 10, 2004 · Replies 11 · May 13, 2004

Replies: 11

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String Theory & HUP: Exploring Planck's Constant

May 12, 2004 · Replies 4 · May 13, 2004

Replies: 4

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Suggested Books on Superstring Theory for Beginners

May 13, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 13, 2004

Replies: 2

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What is the connection between string vacua and spin networks?

May 5, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 12, 2004

Replies: 2

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Where Are Strings Located in String Theory?

May 8, 2004 · Replies 6 · May 10, 2004

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Solving for Constant in T=k/L Inverse Proportionality

Apr 28, 2004 · Replies 3 · May 9, 2004

Replies: 3

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Inspired questions from a Kaku interview.

May 8, 2004 · Replies 3 · May 9, 2004

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How Do Strings Transform into Branes in String Theory?

Apr 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2004

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Barbor's brief survey of the state of String Theory

Apr 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · May 3, 2004

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What is the Renormalization Group Flow of Gravitons in String Theory?

Apr 29, 2004 · Replies 4 · May 2, 2004

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Do Strings Exhibit Wave/Particle Duality?

Apr 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 30, 2004

Replies: 2

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Proofs for Superstring Theory: Tests & Variance

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 26 · Apr 30, 2004

Replies: 26

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What's the Nature of Black Hole Horizons in Loop Quantum Gravity?

Apr 28, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 28, 2004

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How Can Beginners Distinguish Between Fact and Theory in Physics?

Apr 27, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 27, 2004

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Witten's paper.Strings+Twitor space

Apr 20, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 27, 2004

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String Theory: Recommended Sites & Math Background

Apr 24, 2004 · Replies 7 · Apr 26, 2004

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Is the Diffeomorphism Group the True Symmetry of General Relativity?

Apr 18, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 25, 2004

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Gravitational Radiation from Inspiraling Binaries: A Review

Apr 24, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 25, 2004

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Spatial dimensions are dependent on

Apr 22, 2004 · Replies 8 · Apr 24, 2004

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Loop Quantum Gravity: Explained for Physics Laymen

Jan 11, 2004 · Replies 79 · Apr 24, 2004

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Congratulations Lubos on Harvard Position

Apr 23, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 23, 2004

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Hello SPS, from physicsforums.com

Apr 16, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 23, 2004

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Alejandro's new paper on the arxiv

Apr 20, 2004 · Replies 7 · Apr 22, 2004

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MSLED: A Minimal Supersymmetric Large Extra Dimensions Scenario

Apr 19, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 19, 2004

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Is General Covariance the Key to Understanding Gravity?

Apr 16, 2004 · Replies 14 · Apr 19, 2004

Replies: 14

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How do dimensions in string theory interact?

Apr 17, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 17, 2004

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M-Theory? What's wrong with you Jeff?

Apr 15, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 17, 2004

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Quantum Quandaries-Baez' new paper

Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 10 · Apr 16, 2004

Replies: 10

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What Are the Key Concepts in Loop Quantum Gravity You Should Explore?

Apr 14, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 15, 2004

Replies: 4

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Triangulating Baez and Rovelli

Apr 14, 2004 · Replies 9 · Apr 14, 2004

Replies: 9

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What is the Mathematical Foundation of Super String and M Theory?

Mar 28, 2004 · Replies 11 · Apr 14, 2004

Replies: 11

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Can a Quanta of Gravity Exist Alone?

Apr 12, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 14, 2004

Replies: 6

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Is There a Minimum Value in String Theory?

Apr 5, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 13, 2004

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Background Independent Quantum Gravity-new survey paper

Apr 6, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 13, 2004

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What Inspired Keats' Vision on Darien's Peak?

Apr 3, 2004 · Replies 20 · Apr 12, 2004

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Does String theory resolve the information paradox?

Apr 7, 2004 · Replies 8 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 8

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Contest: The most interesting article of the day: Pioline + Waldron

Apr 4, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 11, 2004

Replies: 1

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Kaluza-Klein Theory and spatial curvature

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 8, 2004

Replies: 6

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Philosophical issues of background (in)dependence in QG (long)

Apr 8, 2004 · Replies 9 · Apr 8, 2004

Replies: 9

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Understanding GSW 2.2.3: Questions on Vertexoperators and Symmetric Traces

Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2004

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Twistorial String Field Theory

Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 7, 2004

Replies: 2

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Looking for notes on guage geometry.

Apr 4, 2004 · Replies 3 · Apr 6, 2004

Replies: 3

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Superstringtheory.com reopened ? No.

Apr 4, 2004 · Replies 13 · Apr 6, 2004

Replies: 13

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Unveiling Emergent Spacetime for the Layman

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 6, 2004

Replies: 2

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Residual conformal symmetry in GSW

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 5, 2004

Replies: 2

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Gravity: Is it a Force? - Beginner Physics Questions

Mar 19, 2004 · Replies 15 · Apr 4, 2004

Replies: 15

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Symmetry breaking, what is it?

Apr 2, 2004 · Replies 5 · Apr 4, 2004

Replies: 5

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Uncovering the Universal Algorithm

Apr 2, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 4, 2004

Replies: 4

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Why can't we verify string theory with calculations?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 3, 2004

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Is Non-Perturbative String Theory Bound to a Single Vacuum State?

Mar 28, 2004 · Replies 5 · Apr 2, 2004

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Understanding String Field Theory and Its Role in the Study of String Theory

Mar 31, 2004 · Replies 4 · Apr 2, 2004

Replies: 4

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Understanding D-brane Probes: A Beginner's Guide to String Theory Concepts

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 1 · Apr 2, 2004

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What Are Stratified Manifolds and Their Role in Theoretical Physics?

Mar 29, 2004 · Replies 6 · Apr 2, 2004

Replies: 6

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What are the best sources for researching M Theory?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Apr 2, 2004

Replies: 2

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Exploring Creation Principles in Quantum Mechanics and String Theory

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 22 · Apr 1, 2004

Replies: 22

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The Duel: Strings versus Loops by Rudy Vaas

Mar 24, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 31, 2004

Replies: 9

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Dorothea Bahns: The Invariant Charges of the Nambu-Goto String

Mar 14, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 30, 2004

Replies: 7

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Are Two Copies of the Virasoro Algebra Equivalent to Diff(S^1)xDiff(S^1)?

Mar 27, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 29, 2004

Replies: 6

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Does the Higgs Boson Support or Contradict String Theory?

Mar 21, 2004 · Replies 17 · Mar 29, 2004

Replies: 17

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Does string provide a quantum gravity theory?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 8 · Mar 28, 2004

Replies: 8

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String Cosmology Review Paper?

Mar 20, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 27, 2004

Replies: 1

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Can M theory/strings explane dark matter/enegy?

Mar 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 26, 2004

Replies: 2

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Woit's idea of a Better Holy Grail

Mar 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 25, 2004

Replies: 2

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Josh Willis replies to comment on LQG and the diffeomorphism group

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 28 · Mar 24, 2004

Replies: 28

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Separable Hilbert Space in Loop Quantum Gravity

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 16 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 16

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Gravitational Theories in Higher Dimensions

Mar 17, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 5

Views: 3K

Introductory Interactive Online String Theory Seminar at the String Coffee Table

Mar 14, 2004 · Replies 1 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 1

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Poll

Your pick of the latest LQG papers

Feb 26, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 21, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 4K

Call For Votes for sci.physics.strings

Feb 24, 2004 · Replies 12 · Mar 20, 2004

Replies: 12

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Is the SO(2) Connection in Ashtekar's General Relativity Real or Complex?

Dec 20, 2003 · Replies 11 · Mar 18, 2004

Replies: 11

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Real Life Examples: Reasons for Studying New Physics & Technologies from TOE

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 16, 2004

Replies: 2

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Is the Big Bang Part of a Repeating Cosmic Pattern?

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 12 · Mar 15, 2004

Replies: 12

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Five Super-string theories and one M-Theory = 6

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 9 · Mar 15, 2004

Replies: 9

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Urs bid for amazing loop understanding?

Mar 12, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 13, 2004

Replies: 4

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Exploring String Theory: Science Fair Project Ideas for High School Freshmen

Nov 9, 2003 · Replies 12 · Mar 12, 2004

Replies: 12

Views: 7K

Witten's original papers on M-theory

Mar 8, 2004 · Replies 4 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 4

Views: 8K

Number of Calabi-Yau Manifolds in Superstring Theories

Feb 16, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 9, 2004

Replies: 10

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What is an Orbibundle? Explanation

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 6 · Mar 8, 2004

Replies: 6

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A brief history about development of String Theories

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 5 · Mar 8, 2004

Replies: 5

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Polchinski Excercise Question - delta function

Mar 7, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 8, 2004

Replies: 10

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Ashtekar's Shadow states paper

Feb 27, 2004 · Replies 54 · Mar 7, 2004

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Replies: 54

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Requirements for a theory of Quantum Gravity, or Theory of Everything

Mar 4, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 7, 2004

Replies: 10

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Is Gravity in String Theory a Problem for Multiple Universes?

Feb 29, 2004 · Replies 3 · Mar 4, 2004

Replies: 3

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Can anyone tell me why this counter string theory is wrong

Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 3, 2004

Replies: 2

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Online copy? Background Independent Quantum Gravity: a Status Report

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 7 · Mar 3, 2004

Replies: 7

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Could anyone recommend some good books on string?

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 2

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Can 2-Brane Structure Describe Universe?

Feb 26, 2004 · Replies 10 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 10

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Are Black Holes Actually Fuzzballs of Tangled Strings?

Mar 2, 2004 · Replies 2 · Mar 2, 2004

Replies: 2

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What is the Category Theory formulation of LQG?

Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 11 · Mar 1, 2004

Replies: 11

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Poll

Isham's New Quantization & Topos Theory

Feb 12, 2004 · Replies 15 · Feb 29, 2004

Replies: 15

Views: 5K

Urs Schneider's allegations about the Ashtekar Shadow states paper

Feb 28, 2004 · Replies 10 · Feb 28, 2004

Replies: 10

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When did we first realize that more than four dimensions may exist?

Dec 24, 2003 · Replies 2 · Feb 28, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 6K

Brian Greene's Fabric of the Cosmos

Feb 5, 2004 · Replies 11 · Feb 27, 2004

Replies: 11

Views: 8K

Accelerated growth in Quantum Gravity research

Feb 26, 2004 · Replies 4 · Feb 27, 2004

Replies: 4

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Thomas Larsson's post on LQG-String

Feb 22, 2004 · Replies 44 · Feb 27, 2004

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Strings Theory for High School Students

Feb 25, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 26, 2004

Replies: 2

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String tension, is this the correct formula?

Feb 26, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 26, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 14K

What Are the Latest Breakthroughs in Physics and Astronomy?

Feb 18, 2004 · Replies 2 · Feb 25, 2004

Replies: 2

Views: 3K

Theoretical Physics

Welcome to the Theoretical Physics forum!

Theoretical physics is a branch of physics that focuses on developing mathematical models and theoretical frameworks to explain and predict physical phenomena. Theoretical physicists strive to understand the fundamental principles that govern the universe, often delving into realms beyond immediate experimental observation.

This field involves the creation of mathematical equations and conceptual frameworks, exploring topics such as quantum mechanics, general relativity, and particle physics.

Theoretical physicists contribute to our understanding of the universe at both the smallest and largest scales, seeking to formulate elegant and comprehensive theories that describe the underlying principles of the cosmos, even if some aspects remain challenging to verify experimentally.

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