superstring
Tiny vibrating strand
Superstring refers to a theoretical entity in physics—a one-dimensional vibrating string whose properties incorporate supersymmetry, a mathematical framework linking matter particles and force particles.
Superstring theory attempts to unify all fundamental forces and particles, proposing that the universe's basic constituents are these infinitesimally small strings rather than point-like particles.
The theory requires extra spatial dimensions beyond the three we perceive: Superstring theory predicts ten dimensions of spacetime.
Smallest discrete unit
- gravityMutual mass attraction
- vibrationRapid oscillating movement
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
- particleMinute piece of matter
supersymmetry · duality · manifold · perturbation · anomaly · holography · spacetime · relativity
Hypothetical set of universes
- inflationSustained price level increase
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
- singularityPoint where values explode
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
Invariance under transformation
- integrationCombining into a whole
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- gravitonHypothetical gravity-carrying particle
forces · gauge · elegance · framework · reconciliation · fundamental
quantum
Smallest discrete unit
particle · supersymmetry · duality · manifold · perturbation · anomaly · holography · spacetime · relativity · coupling
multiverse
Hypothetical set of universes
- inflationSustained price level increase
- entropyQuantified chaos in systems
- singularityPoint where values explode
symmetry
Invariance under transformation
- integrationCombining into a whole
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
graviton · forces · gauge · elegance · framework · reconciliation · fundamental
- superstring theoryUnified physics via filaments