Symmetry in the Topological Phase of String Theory
Abstract
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I present arguments to the affect that the topological phase of string theory must be event-symmetric. This motivates a search for a universal string group for discrete strings in event-symmetric space-time which unifies space-time symmetry with internal gauge symmetry. This is partially successful but the results are incomplete and I speculate on the use of quantum groups to define a well behaved theory which would resolve the discrete/continuum dual nature of stringy space-time.
37 pages, TeX (an important errata has been added)
37 pages, TeX (an important errata has been added)