Current discussions highlight the involvement of living Nobel laureates in physics with string theory, specifically mentioning David Gross, François Englert, Gerard 't Hooft, and Steven Weinberg. The inquiry focuses on identifying additional laureates who have contributed to or expressed interest in string theory. Furthermore, participants seek clarification on the timeline of the most recent Nobel prize-winning work in high energy theoretical physics, emphasizing the distinction between the completion of research and the award date.
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When was the most recent Nobel prize-winning work in high energy theoretical physics performed, where "most recent" refers to when the work was done, not when it won the Nobel prize.Suekdccia said:Are there any living Nobel laureates in physics (apart from David Gross, François Englert and perhaps Gerard 't Hooft and Steven Weinberg) who have made research in string theory or at least find it attractive?