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Joseph Polchinski: A Biographical Memoir

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2002.02371v2
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:25:49 GMT
Title: Joseph Polchinski: A Biographical Memoir
Authors: Raphael Bousso, Fernando Quevedo, Steven Weinberg
Abstract summary: Polchinski was one of the the leading theoretical physicists of the past 50 years. His work on D-branes revolutionized string theory and led to the discovery of a nonperturbative quantum theory of gravity. His recent, incisive reformulation of the black hole information paradox presents us with a profound challenge.
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Abstract: Joseph Polchinski (1954-2018), one of the the leading theoretical physicists of the past 50 years, was an exceptionally broad and deep thinker. He made fundamental contributions to quantum field theory, advancing the role of the renormalization group, and to cosmology, addressing the cosmological constant problem. Polchinski's work on D-branes revolutionized string theory and led to the discovery of a nonperturbative quantum theory of gravity. His recent, incisive reformulation of the black hole information paradox presents us with a profound challenge. Joe was deeply devoted to his family, a beloved colleague and advisor, an excellent writer, and an accomplished athlete.

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