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Edward Witten Quotes

Technically you need the extra dimensions. At first people didn't like them too much, but they've got a big benefit, which is that the ability of string theory to describe all the elementary particles and their forces along with gravity depends on using the extra dimensions.
Edward Witten

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Date of Birth:
August 26, 1951
Nationality:
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