MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Monopole Affair (2003)
Ken Wharton
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This short story in the May 2003 issue of Analog by physicist Wharton includes references to the role of higher dimensions in string theory.

Contributed by Sarah-Marie Belcastro

References to string theory, but much more about physics than math (which gets a passing mention).

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Ratings for The Monopole Affair:
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Mathematical Content:
1/5 (1 votes)
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Literary Quality:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Categories:
GenreScience Fiction,
MotifHigher/Lower Dimensions,
TopicMathematical Physics,
MediumShort Stories,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)