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How is causality encoded in string theory?

There is a superficially similar thread, Causality in String Theory, which however asks a quite different question.

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  • Just like it's encoded in the standard model: the theory respects Poincaré symmetry (the symmetry group of special relativity). – Kibble Jan 12 '17 at 20:23
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    But Poincare symmetry is not enough for causality in quantum field theory. One needs local commutation rules for the fields. What is the equivalent of that in string theory? – Arnold Neumaier Jan 12 '17 at 20:32
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    You are aware of this thesis ? http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/3028/ ? ( way over my head :) ) – anna v Jan 13 '17 at 07:41

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