Gordon W. Semenoff
University of British Columbia
Superstring theory offers the
possibility of an ultimate unified theory of the fundamental constituents
of matter and their interactions. Prof. Semenoff will give us an
overview of the way in which string theory manages to reconcile quantum
mechanics with gravity as well as the way it influences the current
understanding of the behaviour of black holes. He will also discuss
the status of string theory as a scientific theory, particularly as an
extension of what is currently known about the physics of elementary
particles.
For more information about Gordon
Semenoff, visit his
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