Can M theory/strings explane dark matter/enegy?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the potential influence of particles or strings in higher branes on our own brane and how this could be related to the mystery of dark matter and dark energy. The theory of gravity being the only force to affect outer branes is also mentioned, and there is a suggestion that the presence of dark matter and energy could be linked to gravity from higher branes. The conversation also references a physicist's research on the cyclic model of the Universe as a potential explanation.
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Can "particles" or "strings" in the higher brane infuence our brane? could it have something to do with the missing dark matter or dark enery? If gravity is the only force to efffect outher branes then perhaps things in the higer branes effects us? Of course how can you prove the a things in the higher brane you can't detect is the reason we have dark matter end energy :-)

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Mmmm.
found this on the webb
http://www.nature.com/nsu/030407/030407-1.html

"Dark matter, as its name suggests, does not reflect light, and rarely, if ever, interacts with visible matter. In fact the only evidence that it exists is its gravitational pull on light and stars. "Dark matter leaves its imprints everywhere, but we still don't know what it is," says physicist Chung-Pei Ma of the University of California, Berkeley."

I find it interesting that gravitios perhaps leaves our brane, and perhaps gravitos comes to our brane anf that is the reason we there is dark mater and dark enery. Please can someone calculate if the dark matter and/or dark energy match the differece in stength of gravity and the outher three forces?

/Paul
 
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Hi Neotrekkie!
Paul Steinhardt from Princeton discusses this possibility in his papers about the cyclic model of the Universe. The papers are easy to understand, and you can find them on his website: http://feynman.princeton.edu/~steinh/
 
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1. What is M theory/strings?

M theory and strings are both theories in physics that attempt to explain the fundamental nature of the universe, including the existence of dark matter and energy. M theory is a proposed unified theory that combines elements of quantum mechanics and general relativity, while strings theory proposes that the most basic building blocks of the universe are tiny, vibrating strings rather than point-like particles.

2. How do M theory and strings relate to dark matter and energy?

Both M theory and strings theory attempt to explain the existence of dark matter and energy by proposing that they are made up of particles or strings that are currently undetectable by our current technology. These theories suggest that dark matter and energy are crucial components of the universe and play a significant role in its structure and expansion.

3. Can M theory and strings alone explain dark matter and energy?

Currently, M theory and strings theory are still theoretical and have not been fully tested or proven. While they offer potential explanations for dark matter and energy, they are not yet able to fully account for all of the observations and data surrounding these phenomena. Other theories and research are still needed to fully understand and explain dark matter and energy.

4. How does M theory/strings differ from other theories of dark matter and energy?

M theory and strings theory are unique in that they attempt to provide a unified explanation for all of the fundamental forces and particles in the universe, including dark matter and energy. Other theories, such as the popular WIMP (weakly interacting massive particles) theory, focus solely on explaining dark matter and do not attempt to address other aspects of the universe.

5. Are there any current experiments or research being done to test M theory/strings' explanation of dark matter and energy?

Yes, there are ongoing experiments and research being done to test the validity of M theory and strings theory, as well as their potential explanations for dark matter and energy. These include experiments at large particle accelerators, observations of cosmic rays and gravitational lensing, and theoretical calculations and simulations. However, more research and advancements in technology are still needed before these theories can be definitively proven or disproven.

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