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re: Dark matter and dark energy.
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:17 pm to Commander Data
Posted on 3/6/17 at 8:17 pm to Commander Data
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I hate string theory. It is just a way to get around mathematical singularities. I don't get why we waste our time with a make believe world of 10 or more dimensions.
Okay, I get where you're coming from. String Theory does seem ridiculous at first blush. The idea that each particle type is determined by a certain string vibration seems ludicrous. However, the earth's most powerful minds have gravitated to that field of study because of the potential for understanding both quantum and relativistic physics more thoroughly. And it's precisely because String Theory does get around mathematical singularities that makes it so appealing.
Now that Edward Witten and other theorists have worked through the math and have linked quantum mechanics with relativity the challenge is to somehow observe the effects of strings and prove their existence. Recall that only observation counts as a discovery in science. String Theory will remain philosophical until this happens.
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Posted on 3/7/17 at 5:49 am to Kentucker
String theory is even less widely accepted than dark matter at this point correct?
I have read a few books about it, not any in the last few years, the math is interesting but I come from a math background and don't follow much physics beyond that. When I was reading string theory was sort of the red headed step child without much support
I have read a few books about it, not any in the last few years, the math is interesting but I come from a math background and don't follow much physics beyond that. When I was reading string theory was sort of the red headed step child without much support
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