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On the Minimal Length Uncertainty Relation and the Foundations of String Theory

High Energy Physics - Theory 2011-11-01 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

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 non-perturbative string theory.

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@article{arxiv.1106.0068,
  title  = {On the Minimal Length Uncertainty Relation and the Foundations of String Theory},
  author = {Lay Nam Chang and Zachary Lewis and Djordje Minic and Tatsu Takeuchi},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1106.0068},
  year   = {2011}
}

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19 pages, revtex4, 6 pdf figures, updated references