Why do string theory and Hopf algebra renormalization seem to have no intersection?

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Hopf algebra appears in recent papers that systematize renormalization of quantum field theory (QFT). For example see Connes' work and citing papers or a paper referenced here on PSE:

R. E. Borcherds, "Renormalization and quantum field theory"
http://arxiv.org/abs/1008.0129

This seems to be an effort that is separate from string theory, but I wonder if they are compatible. Since "compatible" is perhaps too loose of a term, I'm asking:

Why do string theory and Hopf algebra renormalization seem to have no intersection?

If the reader feels the question could be improved by rewriting, please so assist.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 02 '11 at 03:54

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Why do you want to renormalize a theory that gives UV finite answers?

edited Mar 02 '11 at 03:54

David Z

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answered Feb 14 '11 at 01:00

pho

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score -1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 16 '12 at 03:56

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http://arxiv.org/abs/0805.2203 sure bout that?

answered Mar 16 '12 at 03:56

Jenny Nielsen

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Why do string theory and Hopf algebra renormalization seem to have no intersection?

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