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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.
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 ...
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).
Nov 28, 2017 · Edward Witten reflects on the meaning of dualities in physics and math, emergent space-time, and the pursuit of a complete description of nature.
A mathematical physicist at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, Witten has been awarded everything from a MacArthur "genius grant" to the Fields Medal, the highest...
Contact Information: Institute for Advanced Study. School of Natural Sciences. One Einstein Drive. Princeton, NJ 08540. Selected Articles. Reflections on the Fate of Spacetime. Duality, Spacetime and Quantum Mechanics. Magic, Mystery, and Matrix.
Superstring theory: volume 2, Loop amplitudes, anomalies and phenomenology. MB Green, JH Schwarz, E Witten. Cambridge University Press. , 1988. 10509 *. 1988. Quantum field theory and the Jones...
Apr 23, 2024 · Edward Witten was awarded the Dirac Medal in 1985 – the year the award was launched – “for stimulating contributions to quantum field theory, particularly with regard to the implications of ...
Nov 13, 2008 · Edward Witten, an extraordinarily creative and dedicated scientist, has had a profound impact on the development of theoretical physics and mathematics for the past 30 years. He is far and away the most cited and influential contemporary theoretical physicist.
Jul 11, 2024 · Edward Witten, Professor Emeritus in the School of Natural Sciences, has received the Basic Science Lifetime Award in Theoretical Physics from the International Congress of Basic Science. The citation notes that Witten "stands as a monumental figure in theoretical physics, particularly known for his pivotal contributions to string theory and ...
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