SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 15, 2025Quanta Magazine

How Did Geometry Create Modern Physics?

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Geometry has evolved from its ancient roots in land measurement to become a unifying language for modern physics. Yang-Hui He discusses how geometry progressed from Euclid's axioms to non-Euclidean curved spaces used in Einstein's relativity. He explores the interplay between rigorous mathematical proofs and intuitive insights in advancing geometric understanding, and speculates on how AI could further revolutionize the field.

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