Foundations of physics Special Issue: Forty Years of String Theory

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The "Foundations of Physics" Special Issue titled "Forty Years of String Theory" features a collection of critical articles discussing various aspects of string theory. Key contributions include Carlo Rovelli's "A Critical Look at Strings," Lee Smolin's "A Perspective on the Landscape Problem," and Steven B. Giddings' exploration of whether string theory serves as a theory of quantum gravity. The articles are available for free until March, providing an opportunity for readers to gain insights into the ongoing debates and developments in string theory.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic string theory concepts
  • Familiarity with quantum gravity principles
  • Knowledge of gauge-string duality
  • Awareness of the landscape problem in theoretical physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "A Critical Look at Strings" by Carlo Rovelli
  • Explore "Is String Theory a Theory of Quantum Gravity?" by Steven B. Giddings
  • Investigate the implications of "The Gauge-String Duality and Heavy Ion Collisions" by Steven S. Gubser
  • Study the landscape problem further through Lee Smolin's article
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Physicists, theoretical researchers, and students interested in advanced concepts of string theory and its implications in modern physics.

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"Foundations of physics" Special Issue: Forty Years of String Theory

http://www.springer.com/physics/history+&+philosophical+foundations+of+physics/journal/10701

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Articles free through march,

A Critical Look at Strings (Carlo Rovelli) (pdf, 414 kB)
A Perspective on the Landscape Problem (Lee Smolin) (pdf, 684 kB)
On the Foundations of Superstring Theory (Gerard 't Hooft) (pdf, 285 kB)
Mirror Symmetry and Other Miracles in Superstring Theory (Dean Rickles) (pdf, 775 kB)
Theory Assessment and Final Theory Claim in String Theory (Richard Dawid) (pdf, 537 kB)
What We Don’t Know About Time (Vijay Balasubramanian) (pdf, 540 kB)
Is String Theory a Theory of Quantum Gravity? (Steven B. Giddings) (pdf, 802 kB)
The Gauge-String Duality and Heavy Ion Collisions (Steven S. Gubser) (pdf, 522 kB)
Evolving Notions of Geometry in String Theory (Emil J. Martinec) (pdf, 585 kB)
String Theory (Leonard Susskind) (pdf, 275 kB)
String and M-Theory: Answering the Critics (M.J. Duff) (pdf, 526 kB)
 
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I just downloaded all of them. Do this and get a permanent set.