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On the minimal length uncertainty relation and the foundations of string theory. (English) Zbl 1234.81093

Summary: We review our work on the minimal length uncertainty relation as suggested by perturbative string theory. We discuss simple phenomenological implications of the minimal length uncertainty relation and then argue that the combination of the principles of quantum theory and general relativity allow for a dynamical energy-momentum space. We discuss the implication of this for the problem of vacuum energy and the foundations of nonperturbative string theory.

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81R60 Noncommutative geometry in quantum theory
81T30 String and superstring theories; other extended objects (e.g., branes) in quantum field theory
81-02 Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to quantum theory
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