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Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Math Behind the Physics Behind the Universe
Shing-Tung Yau explains how he discovered the hidden dimensions of string theory.
Shing-Tung Yau is a force of nature. He is best known for conceiving the math behind string theory—which holds that, at the deepest level of reality, our universe is built out of 10-dimensional, subatomic vibrating strings. But Yau’s genius runs much deeper and wider: He has also spawned the modern synergy between geometry and physics, championed unprecedented teamwork in mathematics, and helped foster an intellectual rebirth in China.
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