Symplectic vs pseudo-orthogonal structure of space-time

Abstract

The advantages to consider the ordinary space-time as the symplectic rather than pseudo-orthogonal one are indicated, and the consequences of extending this view to extra space/time dimensions are discussed.

Comments: 7 pages, LaTeX, 1 EPS figure; report presented at the XXIV International Workshop on Fundamental Problems in HEP and Field Theory, 27-29 June 2001, Protvino, Russia