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E8 Structure Decoded

Posted by Hemos on from the get-it-down-on-paper dept.

arobic writes "A group of mathematicians from US and Europe succeeded in mapping the E8 structure, an example of a Lie group. These were developed by the well-known mathematician Sophus Lie (pronounce Lee) in the last century and are used for many applications, mainly in theoretical physics. This is an important breakthrough as it could help physicists working on Grand Unified Theories (aka GUTs)."

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  1. Now they can move on to... by Alzheimers · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Now they can move on to their next task, understanding why anyone would drink V8.

    1. Re:Now they can move on to... by hpc4u · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Well, I laughed. I drink the stuff from time to time.
      Flamebait seems a bit harsh. Offtopic, maybe.

  2. Re:I bet the American mathematicians..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    If you've ever tried tea made by an American you'll know that your previous statement is false.