Archive for March, 2007

E8 Structure visualized : all 248 dimensions!

Monday, March 19th, 2007

Because of the its uniqueness and the ability to accommodate highly symmetric structure, E8 has been a favorite among physicist as a candidate for grand - super - unification! I think I wrote a couple of papers about E8 too!
The gargentuan E8 can now be visualized a little better. Below is the picture of the […]

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Pi doesn’t get the respect it deserves

Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

In the honor of the Pi day (3/14), I suggest that all Roman numerals on the speed limit signs should be replaced with their equivalent number written as power or multiplier of Pi. It will help improve the math appreciation of the whole population!
It is the most interesting and mysterious and beautiful natural number […]

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Strings, real estate and 4D house designs

Thursday, March 8th, 2007

I knew string theory will pay off some time!

 
 
For many people, the cost of real estate is so high it might as well be in another dimension. But Oscar Villalon and Mary Ladd just found a place they can afford. They’re part of a great speculative land grab going on in San Francisco. Properties are […]

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