String Theory: The Early Years

Abstract

Lenny Susskind has made many important contributions to theoretical physics during the past 35 years. In this talk I will discuss the early history of string theory (1968-72) emphasizing Susskind's contributions.

10 pages; Presented at Symposium for L. Susskind's 60th Birthday

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