Will M theory unify mathematics and physics ?

Michael R. Douglas

Publications Mathématiques de l'IHÉS (1998)

  • Volume: S88, page 67-72
  • ISSN: 0073-8301

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Douglas, Michael R.. "Will $M$ theory unify mathematics and physics ?." Publications Mathématiques de l'IHÉS S88 (1998): 67-72. <http://eudml.org/doc/104151>.

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