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The Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity with Carlo Rovelli
58:34 - 1:08:45 (10:11)
Carlo Rovelli discusses how his quest for a quantum theory of gravity led him to develop loop quantum gravity, and the limitations of string theory.
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String theory has multiple solutions and each leads to a different version of particle physics with diverse phenomenology.
58:34 - 1:03:50 (05:15)
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String theory has multiple solutions and each leads to a different version of particle physics with diverse phenomenology. It is difficult to classify or count the number of diverse solutions, which poses a challenge for traditional problem-solving approaches in phenomenology.
ChapterThe Search for a Quantum Theory of Gravity with Carlo Rovelli
Episode#79 – Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution
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Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli discusses the need for a quantum theory of gravity that is relational or backward independent, and his development of loop quantum gravity.
1:03:50 - 1:08:45 (04:55)
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Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli discusses the need for a quantum theory of gravity that is relational or backward independent, and his development of loop quantum gravity. He also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and discourse between different communities in the field of quantum gravity to drive progress forward in the 21st century.