Geometry of Grand Unification
Mathematical Physics
2009-11-17 v1 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
High Energy Physics - Theory
math.MP
Abstract
Grand Unification of all forces has been a well motivated paradigm for particle physics. This subject has been recently revisited in the context of string theory, leading to a geometric reformulation of the idea of unification of forces. The interplay between geometry and physics has led to a natural resolution to a number of puzzles of particle physics utilizing the geometry of extra dimensions of string theory. Here we review aspects of these developments for a mathematical audience (based on talks given in honor of Yau's 60th, Atiyah's 80th and Singer's 85th birthdays).
Keywords
Cite
@article{arxiv.0911.3008,
title = {Geometry of Grand Unification},
author = {Cumrun Vafa},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0911.3008},
year = {2009}
}