Mathematicians Map [ the exceptional Lie group ] E8

[robphy]

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?p=1277407 (main thread in Linear & Abstract Algebra)

http://science.slashdot.org/science/07/03/19/117259.shtml

E₈ Structure Decoded

Posted by Hemos on Monday March 19, @08:57AM
from the get-it-down-on-paper dept.
Math Science

arobic writes "A group of mathematicians from US and Europe succeeded in mapping the E8 structure, an example of a Lie group. These were developed by the well-known mathematician Sophus Lie (pronounce Lee) in the last century and are used for many applications, mainly in theoretical physics. This is an important breakthrough as it could help physicists working on Grand Unified Theories (aka GUTs)."

 

[marcus]

John Baez had some relaxed discussion of that project
graphic and link here
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/README.html
café chat
http://golem.ph.utexas.edu/category/2007/03/news_about_e8.html

Vogan's narrative of the hardy team-mates adventure---the flakey hard-drive, finding the bugs, the achievements of Fokko---fun reading
http://atlas.math.umd.edu/kle8.narrative.html

 

[Entropia]

I find this development to be extremely exciting and significant. The exceptional Lie group E8 has been a mystery for many years, and mathematicians have been trying to map its structure for a long time. The fact that a group of mathematicians from different countries were able to work together and finally crack this code is a testament to the power of collaboration and the persistence of the scientific community.

This mapping of the E8 structure has the potential to greatly impact theoretical physics, particularly in the field of Grand Unified Theories. These theories aim to unify the fundamental forces in the universe, and the understanding of the E8 structure could provide new insights and solutions in this area.

Furthermore, this development could have implications beyond physics. The E8 structure has connections to other areas of mathematics, such as geometry and topology, and its mapping could potentially lead to new discoveries and applications in these fields as well.

Overall, this achievement highlights the importance of continued research and collaboration in the scientific community. It also serves as a reminder of the vast mysteries and complexities that still exist in the universe, waiting to be unravelled by scientists and mathematicians alike.