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Quantum Geometry and the Planck Scale

q-alg 2008-02-03 v1 Quantum Algebra

Abstract

We consider some general aspects of the new noncommutative or quantum geometry coming out of the theory of quantum groups, in connection with Planck scale physics. A generalisation of Fourier or wave-particle duality on curved spaces emerges. Another feature is the need for particles with fractional or braid statistics. The conformal group also has a special role.

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@article{arxiv.q-alg/9701001,
  title  = {Quantum Geometry and the Planck Scale},
  author = {S. Majid},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:q-alg/9701001},
  year   = {2008}
}

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12 pages Latex, no figures