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In string theory, what are the small strings physically made out of?
In string theory, they are fundamental, i.e. not made of anything else. Some other theory might say that they're made of something else, but if you knew of such a theory, you would be asking a similar question about that one instead.AZcristian623 said:In string theory, what are the small strings physically made out of?
String theory is a theoretical framework in physics that attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity. It proposes that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are not particles, but tiny strings that vibrate at different frequencies.
According to string theory, the small strings are not made out of any physical material that we can observe. They are considered to be the most basic and fundamental entities in the universe, similar to how atoms were once thought to be the smallest building blocks of matter.
Currently, there is no direct evidence for the existence of small strings. String theory is still a theoretical concept and has yet to be tested through experiments. However, it has been successful in resolving certain mathematical problems in physics and has shown promise in unifying the laws of physics.
The vibrations of small strings are believed to determine the properties of particles, such as mass and charge. The different frequencies of string vibrations correspond to different types of particles, similar to how the keys on a piano produce different notes when struck at different frequencies.
Due to their incredibly small size (about 10^-33 centimeters), it is currently impossible to directly observe or measure small strings. However, some scientists believe that future technological advancements may allow us to indirectly detect the effects of string vibrations on particles and confirm the existence of small strings.