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Interview with Brian Greene in SciAm

Kalimaa23
Oct 14, 2003 · Replies 11 · Oct 15, 2003

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Graduate Tensor Analysis - Request for opinion

pmb
Oct 14, 2003 · Replies 6 · Oct 15, 2003

Replies: 6

Graduate A challenge: break the force barrier of nature

tomhelmond
Oct 12, 2003 · Replies 16 · Oct 13, 2003

Replies: 16

Graduate Is Inconsistency an Inherent Variable in Mathematics and Physics?

scott_sieger
Oct 12, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 13, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Re-examining the Energy Equation: Why Does E=mc^2 Fall Short?

scott_sieger
Oct 11, 2003 · Replies 9 · Oct 12, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate The Ultimate Aether Theory Re-revealed

jammieg
Oct 10, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 11, 2003

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Graduate Whats the deal with String Theory?

Canum
Sep 23, 2003 · Replies 55 · Oct 11, 2003

2

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Graduate Difference between open string field theory and closed string field theory

meteor
Sep 8, 2003 · Replies 33 · Oct 10, 2003

2

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Graduate Black Hole Entropy in Quantum Gravity

marcus
Oct 2, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 10, 2003

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Graduate Fine structure constant has geometrical nature

vlamir
Oct 9, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 9, 2003

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Graduate Lack of Books on Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG)

Mentat
Oct 3, 2003 · Replies 19 · Oct 9, 2003

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Graduate How many dimensions are there in F-Theory?

MathematicalPhysicist
Sep 18, 2003 · Replies 12 · Oct 6, 2003

Replies: 12

Graduate Interesting argument among string-thinkers

marcus
Sep 27, 2003 · Replies 8 · Oct 3, 2003

Replies: 8

Graduate Is Time a Vector or a Tensor in Physics?

aiglet_2000
Oct 3, 2003 · Replies 1 · Oct 3, 2003

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Graduate STO's, Scalars, and the GUT of Anti-Gravity

Ramanujan12
Oct 1, 2003 · Replies 3 · Oct 3, 2003

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Graduate How Does Non-locality Influence Our Perception of Remote Sensing Images?

Ramanujan12
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 2 · Oct 2, 2003

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Graduate Matrix string theory, contact terms, and superstring field theory

ranyart
Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 30, 2003

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Graduate String Theory Predictions: Beyond QT, SR & GR

PRodQuanta
Sep 29, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 30, 2003

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Graduate Is the Sorce Theory a valid critique of relativity?

mee
Sep 28, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 29, 2003

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Undergrad What exactly will a TOE do for us as a society

Chris_w
Sep 22, 2003 · Replies 12 · Sep 28, 2003

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Graduate New definitions to the continuum and the discreteness concepts

Doron Shadmi
Sep 25, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 25, 2003

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Graduate More Dimensions To Shake A Stick At

Ramanujan12
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 11 · Sep 24, 2003

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Graduate How does string field theory differ from string theory

selfAdjoint
Sep 4, 2003 · Replies 14 · Sep 24, 2003

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Graduate Standard Model from Intersecting Branes?

selfAdjoint
Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 8 · Sep 23, 2003

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Graduate Is Measurement the Key to Understanding Reality Beyond Peter Lynds?

sascha
Aug 18, 2003 · Replies 20 · Sep 23, 2003

Replies: 20

Graduate Nuts and Bolts Books on Strings, Branes and/or Loop Quantum Gravity

rick1138
Sep 21, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 21, 2003

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Graduate What Are the Key Insights from Recent Publications on Strings and Branes?

pelastration
Sep 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 21, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Understanding the Science of 'Sync' : Cornell Daily Sun

Ivan Seeking
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 5 · Sep 18, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Physical asymmetry from symmetry

Loren Booda
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 17, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Shut the window, or philosophers will get in

marcus
Sep 8, 2003 · Replies 23 · Sep 17, 2003

Replies: 23

Graduate Understanding 4-Tensors: Demystifying the Misconceptions

pmb
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 17, 2003

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Graduate Unification - a matter of metrics

Ramanujan12
Sep 16, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 16, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Questioning Science: Could Our Foundation Be Flawed?

Astronomer107
Jul 20, 2003 · Replies 23 · Sep 15, 2003

Replies: 23

Graduate What Do 5, 6, 7, and 11 Dimensions Mean in Higher Dimensional Space?

Dissident Dan
Sep 6, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 15, 2003

Replies: 7

Graduate Geometric mechanisms of non-gravitational forces?

hypnagogue
Sep 15, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 15, 2003

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Graduate Difference between an orbifold and a Calabi-Yau manifold?

meteor
Sep 13, 2003 · Replies 3 · Sep 13, 2003

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Graduate Basic metascience questions in theoretical physics

phoenixthoth
Sep 10, 2003 · Replies 9 · Sep 13, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate QFT on a Lattice: Researching Lattice Field Theory

gnl
Sep 11, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 12, 2003

Replies: 7

Graduate What does all this mean? I found this in a 1911 Encyclopedia.

shintashi
Sep 9, 2003 · Replies 7 · Sep 10, 2003

Replies: 7

Graduate A formal solution to Hilbert's 1st and 6th problems

Doron Shadmi
Sep 8, 2003 · Replies 4 · Sep 8, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Does each superstring extradimension correspond to a gauge symmetry?

Loren Booda
Sep 2, 2003 · Replies 1 · Sep 5, 2003

Replies: 1

Majors Astrophysics and Theoretical physics

Astrophysics
Sep 3, 2003 · Replies 2 · Sep 4, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Proof: |R| < C - Conventional Mathematics and the Power of the Continuum

Doron Shadmi
Sep 2, 2003 · Replies 26 · Sep 4, 2003

Replies: 26

Graduate Revolutionary New Theory of Jibber-Jabber?

Steven Taylor
Aug 20, 2003 · Replies 9 · Sep 4, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate Is There a Distinct Boundary Between Observers and Objects in Physics?

Loren Booda
Sep 1, 2003 · Replies 6 · Sep 2, 2003

Replies: 6

Graduate Looking for theories that describe time The more radical the better.

thinkbling
Aug 7, 2003 · Replies 5 · Sep 2, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Lepton Clouds: A New Theory on Invisible Matter and Time Warps

pop676
Aug 30, 2003 · Replies 3 · Aug 31, 2003

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Graduate Is that Energy Density equation make sens?

Imagine
Aug 27, 2003 · Replies 9 · Aug 28, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate Can Graviton Mass Be Calculated Using Universal Constants?

Garry Denke
Aug 8, 2003 · Replies 11 · Aug 13, 2003

Replies: 11

Graduate What is the nature of dimensions in quantum mechanics?

etaylor
Jul 31, 2003 · Replies 10 · Aug 12, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate Another point of view on Zeno's paradox

Doron Shadmi
Aug 3, 2003 · Replies 8 · Aug 12, 2003

Replies: 8

Graduate Math connections between QM and classical?

Farn
Aug 4, 2003 · Replies 10 · Aug 6, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate Are Tachyons Misunderstood?

Tyger
Jul 26, 2003 · Replies 5 · Aug 5, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Why do we use gravitons without a corresponding theory?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 30, 2003 · Replies 17 · Aug 2, 2003

Replies: 17

LQG: String Theory? - Baez's Page

Hurkyl
Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 31, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Vacuum Force Theory: Preliminary Report on Vacuum Force and Radii Relationship

elas
Jul 24, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 31, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Is Platonia the Key to Understanding Time and Quantum Mechanics?

MathematicalPhysicist
Jul 27, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 28, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Is Time Travel Merely an Engineering Challenge?

Ivan Seeking
Jul 11, 2003 · Replies 15 · Jul 24, 2003

Replies: 15

Graduate What is Sorce Theory and How Does it Explain Motion in the Universe?

mitch bass
Jul 16, 2003 · Replies 13 · Jul 23, 2003

Replies: 13

Graduate Explore String Theory & General Relativity @ Caltech

Tyger
Jul 16, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 20, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Would a theory of everything (or TOE) rule out metaphysics

quantum
Jul 19, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 20, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Is the Single Force Model the Key to Understanding Galaxy Gravity Anomalies?

elas
Jul 17, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jul 17, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Tesseract or time which is the fourth dimension

mitch bass
Jul 13, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jul 13, 2003

Replies: 3

Undergrad The Mystifying Sphere: Is Its Curve Defined by a Euclidian Degree?

Mattius_
Jul 5, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jul 10, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Q: Is Time Continuous or Divided?

HBar
Jun 29, 2003 · Replies 10 · Jul 9, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate Math for LQG: Books & Resources for Graduate Level Understanding

fando
Jun 28, 2003 · Replies 6 · Jul 7, 2003

Replies: 6

Graduate A little applet that does 6j and 3j

marcus
Jul 6, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jul 7, 2003

Replies: 1

Poll

Graduate Matter Theory: A Revolutionary Theory on the Reality of Matter

physicskid
Jun 17, 2003 · Replies 14 · Jul 7, 2003

Replies: 14

Graduate Can a Perfect Theory and Computer Simulate the Universe?

Tyger
Jun 30, 2003 · Replies 10 · Jul 5, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate Mathematical way of testing this statement?

wolram
Jun 30, 2003 · Replies 42 · Jul 4, 2003

2

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Graduate Jeffery thread-strings and branes

marcus
Jun 28, 2003 · Replies 5 · Jun 30, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Fotini Kalamara - LQG or Superstring

Alcyonian
Jun 28, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jun 28, 2003

Replies: 1

Graduate Has Anyone Else Seen This Interesting Theory?

etaylor
Jun 8, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jun 24, 2003

Replies: 4

Undergrad VIsualizing the 4th Spacial Demension

Zantra
Jun 23, 2003 · Replies 12 · Jun 24, 2003

Replies: 12

Graduate What Are the Key Theories and Mathematics Behind Notable Phenomena in Physics?

Yousif
Jun 20, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 23, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Uncertain Gravity: How Can We Explore It?

drag
Jun 21, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 22, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Is It Time to Simplify Our System of Dimensional Units?

Tyger
Jun 19, 2003 · Replies 12 · Jun 21, 2003

Replies: 12

Graduate String Theory & LQG: Explaining Particles & Forces

Eh
Jun 20, 2003 · Replies 1 · Jun 20, 2003

Replies: 1

Graduate Why can people learn about QED and QCD and not about: QGD

dextercioby
Jun 19, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jun 19, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Is Infinite Regression/Progression a Plausible Theory?

wavelength
Jun 18, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 18, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Question about irred rep of SU(2) that factor by the covering map

marcus
Jun 13, 2003 · Replies 10 · Jun 18, 2003

Replies: 10

Graduate What Happens If You Stop a Superstring's Vibration?

computergeek6933
Jun 16, 2003 · Replies 4 · Jun 17, 2003

Replies: 4

Graduate Is Jellotivity the Key to Understanding Matter and Aether?

shintashi
Jun 8, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jun 15, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate The One Single Event that will Cause the Collapse of Physics

Astronomer107
Jun 7, 2003 · Replies 9 · Jun 12, 2003

Replies: 9

Graduate A clarification of LQG by Lubos Motl

marcus
Jun 7, 2003 · Replies 42 · Jun 12, 2003

2

Replies: 42

Graduate A theory for a FIFTH dimension .

Don Cristo
Jun 1, 2003 · Replies 42 · Jun 8, 2003

2

Replies: 42

Graduate Multi-Verse Experiment: Detecting Other Dimensions

MrCaN
Jun 3, 2003 · Replies 3 · Jun 4, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Could a Moving Mass Be Responsible for Universe Creation?

wolram
Jun 3, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 4, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate What Causes Symmetry Breaking in Vacuum?

Zhang Xu
May 25, 2003 · Replies 2 · Jun 2, 2003

Replies: 2

Graduate Is Time Really Moving Towards Zero Energy?

Michael F. Dmitriyev
Jun 2, 2003 · Replies 6 · Jun 2, 2003

Replies: 6

Anyone here understand string theory etc. at or above graduate level?

jeff
May 28, 2003 · Replies 12 · May 29, 2003

Replies: 12

Graduate What's the hottest area in theoretical physics?

marcus
May 25, 2003 · Replies 22 · May 29, 2003

Replies: 22

Graduate Antigravity, i.e. gravifugal force

agravity
Apr 30, 2003 · Replies 20 · May 29, 2003

Replies: 20

Graduate How Can a Hyper-Tesseract Explain High-Energy Particle Tunneling?

avemt1
Mar 26, 2003 · Replies 23 · May 29, 2003

Replies: 23

Graduate Why is a background-free theory essential for understanding quantum gravity?

thermonuclear
May 23, 2003 · Replies 7 · May 27, 2003

Replies: 7

Graduate Is There a Fundamental Flaw in How We Understand Physical Laws?

maximus
May 22, 2003 · Replies 21 · May 25, 2003

Replies: 21

Undergrad Conflict Between Theories: What's at Stake?

einsteinian77
May 17, 2003 · Replies 26 · May 21, 2003

Replies: 26

Graduate Is a String Truly One-Dimensional in The Elegant Universe?

LogicalAtheist
May 20, 2003 · Replies 5 · May 20, 2003

Replies: 5

Graduate Finestructure constant not constant?

Bossieman
May 17, 2003 · Replies 3 · May 19, 2003

Replies: 3

Graduate Can String Theory Explain the Major and Minor Grooves in DNA?

quantumcarl
May 8, 2003 · Replies 1 · May 18, 2003

Replies: 1

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