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Effective field theory, past and future. (English) Zbl 1336.81007

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 81-02 Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to quantum theory 81V22 Unified quantum theories 81R05 Finite-dimensional groups and algebras motivated by physics and their representations 81R40 Symmetry breaking in quantum theory
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