I want to get peoples oppinions on this. Do you think string theory exists?
For people who don't know what it is, let me give a brief explanation of string theory and how it unites the two fundemental theories of nature.
First off, eisteins theory of relativity. It describes the way matter works on large scales such as planets and stars. It incorporates the most fimilliar of the four forces of nature, gravity.
Second, Quantum mechanics. It describes how matter works on subatomic levels. It is ruled by chance and propability, unlike the theory of relativity, which is predictable. It incorporates the other four forces of nature: Electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear.
String theory, the great uniter.
For years scientists have tried to unite the two fundemental theories and have been unsucsessful. The two theories are dominant in their own domain, but when they collide with one another, the math is a big mess, and it doesn't make sense. Neither theories can explain things like black holes and the big bang, where heavy things get extremely small and all the 4 forces are joined. Enter, string theory.
String theory states that inside every subatomic particle, there is a tiny vibrating string of energy that gives mater its properties (mass, charge etc.) Think of it like a guitar string. Depending on the tension of the string, and where you pluck it, you can produce different musical notes. With strings in string theory, the different vibrations represent different properties. How does it unite the theories? String theory predicts a subatomic particle called a graviton, responsible for gravity and holds zero mass, (explains why we cant see it, only its visible signs). Now, despite all this, there are problems with string theory.
1. String theory predicts a particle called a tachion which moves faster than the speed of light, which goes against einsteins theory.
2. For string theory to work, there has to be 11 different dimensions. (For string theory to be correct that must be true)
3. We have yet to yeild any physical proof of string theory.
These are a few things make people disagree with string theory.
Now, knowing all of this.
Do you think string theory exists? why or why not?
For people who don't know what it is, let me give a brief explanation of string theory and how it unites the two fundemental theories of nature.
First off, eisteins theory of relativity. It describes the way matter works on large scales such as planets and stars. It incorporates the most fimilliar of the four forces of nature, gravity.
Second, Quantum mechanics. It describes how matter works on subatomic levels. It is ruled by chance and propability, unlike the theory of relativity, which is predictable. It incorporates the other four forces of nature: Electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear.
String theory, the great uniter.
For years scientists have tried to unite the two fundemental theories and have been unsucsessful. The two theories are dominant in their own domain, but when they collide with one another, the math is a big mess, and it doesn't make sense. Neither theories can explain things like black holes and the big bang, where heavy things get extremely small and all the 4 forces are joined. Enter, string theory.
String theory states that inside every subatomic particle, there is a tiny vibrating string of energy that gives mater its properties (mass, charge etc.) Think of it like a guitar string. Depending on the tension of the string, and where you pluck it, you can produce different musical notes. With strings in string theory, the different vibrations represent different properties. How does it unite the theories? String theory predicts a subatomic particle called a graviton, responsible for gravity and holds zero mass, (explains why we cant see it, only its visible signs). Now, despite all this, there are problems with string theory.
1. String theory predicts a particle called a tachion which moves faster than the speed of light, which goes against einsteins theory.
2. For string theory to work, there has to be 11 different dimensions. (For string theory to be correct that must be true)
3. We have yet to yeild any physical proof of string theory.
These are a few things make people disagree with string theory.
Now, knowing all of this.
Do you think string theory exists? why or why not?
