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Title: Quantum space foam and string theory

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2399565· OSTI ID:20891783
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String theory is originally defined as a modification of the Feynman rules in perturbation theory. It contains gravity in its perturbative spectrum. We review some recent developments which demonstrate that nonperturbative effects of quantum gravity, such as spacetime foam, arise in string theory as well.Prepared for the proceedings of 'Albert Einstein Century Conference' , Paris July 2005.

OSTI ID:
20891783
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 861, Issue 1; Conference: Albert Einstein century international conference, Paris (France), 18-22 Jul 2005; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2399565; (c) 2006 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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