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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Edward_WittenEdward Witten - Wikipedia

    Edward Witten (born August 26, 1951) is an American theoretical physicist known for his contributions to string theory, topological quantum field theory, and various areas of mathematics. He is a professor emeritus in the school of natural sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.

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  3. www.quantamagazine.org › edward-witten-ponders-theEdward Witten Ponders the Nature of Reality - Quanta Magazine

    Nov 28, 2017 · The Fields Medalist and string theorist reflects on the meaning of dualities in physics and math, emergent space-time, and the pursuit of a complete description of nature. He discusses his discoveries, challenges, and insights in an interview with Quanta Magazine.

  4. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › m001rycqEdward Witten on 'the theory of everything' - BBC

    Oct 31, 2023 · Physicist Edward Witten speaks to Jim Al-Khalili about his work on M-Theory, a leading contender for 'the theory of everything'. Listen to the podcast or download the episode from BBC Radio 4.

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  6. www.ias.edu › scholars › wittenEdward Witten - Scholars | Institute for Advanced Study

    Edward Witten’s work exhibits a unique combination of mathematical power and physics insight, and his contributions have significantly enriched both fields. He has greatly contributed to the modern interest in superstrings as a candidate theory for the unification of all known physical interactions. Most recently, he has explored quantum ...

  7. www.britannica.com › biography › Edward-WittenEdward Witten | String Theory, Quantum Gravity, Nobel Prize

    Edward Witten (born August 26, 1951, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.) is an American mathematical physicist who was awarded the Fields Medal in 1990 for his work in superstring theory. He also received the Dirac Medal from the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (1985).

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  9. scholar.google.com › citations‪Edward Witten‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬

    Anti de Sitter space and holography. E Witten. arXiv preprint hep-th/9802150. , 1998. 15216. 1998. Superstring theory: volume 2, Loop amplitudes, anomalies and phenomenology. MB Green, JH...

  10. www.discovermagazine.com › the-sciences › the-manThe Man Who Led the Second Superstring Revolution

    Jul 12, 2023 · Learn about Ed Witten, the "most brilliant physicist of his generation" and the leader of the second superstring revolution. Discover his contributions to string theory, mathematics, and cosmology, and how he works with advanced mathematics and physics insights.