Application of Symmetry in String Theory
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 194
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Symmetry plays a fundamental role in modern theoretical physics and has been central to the development of string theory. From spacetime symmetries and supersymmetry to dualities, conformal symmetry, and generalized symmetry structures, symmetry principles provide powerful tools for understanding the mathematical structure and physical implications of string theory. This Special Issue, “Application of Symmetry in String Theory,” aims to collect recent advances that explore how symmetry considerations shape string theory and its related frameworks. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, symmetry in string compactifications, holography and AdS/CFT, black hole physics, quantum gravity, effective field theories derived from string theory, and novel symmetry structures emerging in string-inspired models. Both original research articles and high-quality review papers are welcome. The goal of this Special Issue is to foster discussion and highlight new developments at the intersection of symmetry and string theory.
Dr. Sirui Ning
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- symmetry
- string theory
- gauge symmetry
- supersymmetry
- duality
- conformal symmetry
- AdS/CFT correspondence
- string compactification
- mathematical physics
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