The Amplituhedron - the new geometry of quantum field theory

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The Amplituhedron - the new geometry of quantum field theory

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http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/ ... m-physics/

Scientists Discover a Jewel at the Heart of Quantum Physics

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"The new geometric version of quantum field theory could also facilitate the search for a theory of quantum gravity that would seamlessly connect the large- and small-scale pictures of the universe. Attempts thus far to incorporate gravity into the laws of physics at the quantum scale have run up against nonsensical infinities and deep paradoxes. The amplituhedron, or a similar geometric object, could help by removing two deeply rooted principles of physics: locality and unitarity."
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Thanx for sharing!

Great!

Personally, I can evaluate what a forgotten, NOT quantum, geometric trick can do! B)

If I got it at least partially, geometry can be the cause and not a secondary passive and external part of results.
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Hi Silvertiger,
Scientists Discover a Jewel at the Heart of Quantum Physics
Discover or invent a Jewel ?
I have been wrong before!
I have been right before!
Hindsight will tell us!
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