Number theory and theoretical physics

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Hello dear forum member I wanted to know how about the research on this branch of science.Are many people working on or is it a very very small area because it is too difficult . Are researchers in this area seeking new maths in the short what is the general policy direction of their research
 
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I find it hard to imagine any direct applications of number theory to physics.
 
ok thank you a lot for the answer but for example what kind of research consist on geometric langlands program and gauge theory
 

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