"mysterious connection between number theory, algebra and ST

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The discussion highlights a significant connection between number theory, algebra, and string theory (ST), as reported in a Quanta Magazine article. The article emphasizes the challenges in proving string theory, particularly the existence of predicted particles like the graviton, despite advanced experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. This intersection of mathematical concepts with theoretical physics presents an intriguing perspective, although its practical applications remain limited.

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https://www.quantamagazine.org/20150312-mathematicians-chase-moonshines-shadow/

Sorry for the long title but ST = string theory.

Just thought it was interesting news personally since string theory has been elusively hard to prove or observe(at least the particles it claims to predict, notably the graviton) even with the Large Hadron Collider, at least from my understanding.
 
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I saw it on one of the science websites i frequent... maybe /r science or sciencenewsdaily.. guess it has no application outside of just being an interesting link between the 3?
 

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