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The Springer Math Podcast

Dialogues between Mathematics and Physics: Yang-Hui He interviewed by Daniel Wang

Aug 2, 2022
Yang-Hui He, Fellow of the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, discusses intersections between math and physics, international education experiences, and the Churn Institute of Mathematics at Nankai University. They also delve into their research focus on string theory, quantum field theory, algebraic geometry, and machine learning. Plus, they share their motivation for returning to China and their hobbies outside of mathematics.
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Quick takeaways

  • The intersection of string theory and quantum field theory presents challenges in determining the correct geometry, which can be addressed using machine learning and AI.
  • The dialogue between mathematics and physics, facilitated by string theory, leads to new mathematics and problem-solving techniques in both fields.

Deep dives

Research Focus on Intersection of String Theory and Quantum Field Theory

The podcast guest, Yongkui Hui, discusses his main research focus on the intersection of string theory and quantum field theory, as well as the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in solving related problems. He highlights the challenge of determining the correct geometry to reduce string theory to a four-dimensional world, and explains how machine learning and AI can be utilized to explore the vast space of possible geometries. Hui also references his book, 'The Calabi-Yau Landscape from Geometry to Physics to Machine Learning', which explores this topic comprehensively.

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