haushofer said:I'm not sure whether these choices make sense. E.g., SUSY and LQG aim to explain different things.
You can dislike this section how much you like, but the fact of the matter is that people who come here in physicsforums are mostly people who aren't well versed in the mathematical technicalities of these theories, so if they come to this section they mostly ask naive questions without into going to technicalities; but as every scientist knows the details are the most important part of every science.Vanadium 50 said:This thread sums up why I dislike this section. It's more about cheerleading (rah ! rah! for our theory!) than science. This particular poll asks people to decide between choices that are not exclusive: do you walk to work or bring a lunch?
Bah, humbug!
Vanadium 50 said:This thread sums up why I dislike this section. It's more about cheerleading (rah ! rah! for our theory!) than science. This particular poll asks people to decide between choices that are not exclusive: do you walk to work or bring a lunch?
Bah, humbug!
MathematicalPhysicist said:I don't mind if you close this thread, I agree that it's quite ridiculous poll, but we had similar polls when Marcus were alive.
p-brane said:Marcus died?
Yeah -- too much like religion.Vanadium 50 said:[...] this section [is] more about cheerleading (rah ! rah! for our theory!) than science.
The SUSY solution, or the Supersymmetric solution, is a theoretical framework in physics that aims to unify the understanding of fundamental particles and forces in the universe. It proposes the existence of a new type of symmetry between matter and forces, which could potentially explain the discrepancies between the Standard Model of particle physics and the theory of gravity. It is important in science because it has the potential to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics, such as the nature of dark matter and the unification of all fundamental forces.
The SUSY solution proposes that every known fundamental particle has a "superpartner" with a different spin. This symmetry between particles and their superpartners could potentially explain why particles have different masses and why gravity is so weak compared to other forces. Additionally, it predicts the existence of new particles that could be detected by high-energy particle colliders.
So far, there is no direct evidence for the existence of SUSY particles. However, there are some indirect pieces of evidence that support the SUSY solution. For example, the theory predicts the existence of a type of particle called the neutralino, which could potentially explain the abundance of dark matter in the universe. Additionally, the unification of forces and the cancellation of divergent terms in calculations also provide some evidence for SUSY.
While the SUSY solution is an attractive theory, there is still no experimental evidence to support it. Some scientists argue that the lack of evidence and the complexity of the theory make it less likely to be the correct solution. Additionally, some versions of the theory have been ruled out by experimental data, leading to ongoing debates and refinements of the SUSY framework.
If the SUSY solution is proven to be correct, it would revolutionize our understanding of the universe and have significant implications for particle physics and cosmology. It could also potentially provide a unifying theory for all fundamental forces and lead to new technologies and advancements in our understanding of the universe.