John Morgan: Why a Center for Geometry and Physics?

During the past 35 years the subjects of geometry and physics have become increasingly intertwined. The new Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is dedicated to exploring this relationship and its consequences: Why do the mathematically non-rigorous methods of physics lead to so many fruitful questions and conjectures in geometry and possibly lead eventually to a completely new kind of geometry? Conversely, are quantum field theory and/or string theory the way to describe the fundamental laws of nature, and is a new mathematical context necessary for their correct formulation and analysis? Prof. Morgan's talk was part of the Inauguration Faculty Lecture Series at Stony Brook University.

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[BinaryStars100]

Geometry was not always a branch of mathematics but a physical science. This is important because geometry as mathematics only captures the objects form not its substance. Einstein was discovering the substance yet was dragged back into its form by mathematicians. Gauss said space was an issue for physicist not mathematicians. How would General Relativity looked if Einstein remained a patent clerk? I published the solution and posted it. I would like mathematicians to look at it.

[happyrichie]

this guy should really look into the megalithic yard. seems like an interesting place hope it gets lots of funding, thumbs up:)