“Theoretical mathematics”: toward a cultural synthesis of mathematics and theoretical physics

DOI10.1090/S0273-0979-1993-00413-0zbMATH Open0780.00001arXivmath/9307227OpenAlexW2024484915WikidataQ115926395 ScholiaQ115926395MaRDI QIDQ3138086FDOQ3138086

Authors: Arthur Jaffe, Frank Quinn 

Publication date: 9 December 1993

Published in: Bulletin of the American Mathematical Society (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: Is speculative mathematics dangerous? Recent interactions between physics and mathematics pose the question with some force: traditional mathematical norms discourage speculation, but it is the fabric of theoretical physics. In practice there can be benefits, but there can also be unpleasant and destructive consequences. Serious caution is required, and the issue should be considered before, rather than after, obvious damage occurs. With the hazards carefully in mind, we propose a framework that should allow a healthy and positive role for speculation.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/math/9307227

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Sociology (and profession) of mathematics (01A80) General and miscellaneous specific topics (00A99)

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