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Spin(8) gauge field theory

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A theoretical foundation for spin(8) gauge field theory is proposed to explain the numerical results announced in a previous paper.

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Smith, F.D.(. Spin(8) gauge field theory. Int J Theor Phys 25, 355–403 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00670765

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