superstring theory
Vibrating filament physics
Superstring theory is a theoretical framework in physics proposing that the fundamental constituents of the universe are not point-like particles but tiny vibrating strings of energy.
Different vibrational patterns produce different particles.
The theory requires extra spatial dimensions beyond the three we perceive—typically ten or eleven total.
Superstring theory attempts to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity, potentially offering a "theory of everything" that explains all fundamental forces and matter.
Theory merging spacetime and subatomic physics
- supergravitySupersymmetric extension of relativity
- strong forceSubatomic binding interaction
- gravitationalRelating to mass-based attraction
- EinsteinByword for genius
Integer-spin subatomic particle
- fermionHalf-integer spin particle
- gravitonHypothetical gravity-carrying particle
- tachyonFaster-than-light theoretical particle
- gluonStrong force mediator
quarks · leptons · Higgs · neutrino · spectrum · annihilation · scattering · vertex
Hypothetical set of universes
- big bangLoud explosive noise
- dark energyForce accelerating universal expansion
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
- singularityPoint where values explode
cosmic inflation · black holes · landscape · entropy · primordial · extra dimensions
Rapid oscillating movement
- harmonicOf musical overtones
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- frequencyRate of recurrence
amplitude · modes · tension · excitation · one-dimensional · winding · loop · membrane
Many and various
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
- tensorMultilinear algebraic object
- eigenvaluesTransformation scaling constants
- perturbationState of being unsettled
quantum gravity
Theory merging spacetime and subatomic physics
- supergravitySupersymmetric extension of relativity
- strong forceSubatomic binding interaction
- gravitationalRelating to mass-based attraction
boson
Integer-spin subatomic particle
- fermionHalf-integer spin particle
- gravitonHypothetical gravity-carrying particle
- tachyonFaster-than-light theoretical particle
gluon · quarks · leptons · Higgs · neutrino · spectrum · annihilation · scattering · vertex · decay
multiverse
Hypothetical set of universes
- big bangLoud explosive noise
- dark energyForce accelerating universal expansion
- dark matterLightless cosmic mass
singularity · cosmic inflation · black holes · landscape · entropy · primordial · extra dimensions
vibration
Rapid oscillating movement
- harmonicOf musical overtones
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
frequency · amplitude · modes · tension · excitation · one-dimensional · winding · loop · membrane · tension
manifold
Many and various
- topologyStudy of spatial arrangement
- tensorMultilinear algebraic object
- eigenvaluesTransformation scaling constants
Green
Common English surname
superstring theoryNewtonian mechanics
Theory of motion and force
general relativity · applied physics · engineering · experimental physics
superstring theoryphenomenology
Study of subjective experience
empiricism · experimental science · applied science · applied physics · engineering
string, theory, stringy, strings, theorem, theories, theoretical, theorize, stringing