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Twistor Theory
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Twistor Theoryis a kind of cosmology theory2001-09-27 09:34:00.0
has definition Model of the Universe proposed by Roger Penrose, based on the application of complex numbers (involving (-1)1/2) used in calculations in the microscopic world of atoms and quantum theory to the macroscopic ordinary world of physical laws and relativity. The result is an eight-dimensional concept of reality that although complicated is possibly a more logical understanding of the constitution of the Universe.has source: Abbot, D. 1984 Astronomers, Peter Bedrick Books, New York, 2001-09-27 09:34:00.0
cosmology theoryhas domain cosmology2001-09-27 09:34:00.0
theoryhas validity correct or incorrect with caveats2001-09-27 09:33:53.0
has author or reasearch group2001-09-27 09:33:53.0
has date or a range of dates for which the theory was active2001-09-27 09:33:53.0