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Quanta of geometry and unification.
- Source :
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Modern Physics Letters A . Dec2016, Vol. 31 Issue 40, p-1. 10p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- This is a tribute to Abdus Salam's memory whose insight and creative thinking set for me a role model to follow. In this contribution I show that the simple requirement of volume quantization in spacetime (with Euclidean signature) uniquely determines the geometry to be that of a noncommutative space whose finite part is based on an algebra that leads to Pati-Salam grand unified models. The Standard Model corresponds to a special case where a mathematical constraint (order one condition) is satisfied. This provides evidence that Salam was a visionary who was generations ahead of his time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02177323
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 40
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Modern Physics Letters A
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 119973562
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217732316300469