Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and String Theory

[ranyart]

At which scale in length terms does the Heisenburg Uncertainty Principle kick in for Stringtheory?

In the string vibration for Gravitational interactions, as the scale is condensed, surely this would have a 'bigger' Uncertainty in strings that split off due to their proximity in scale?

For instance we can see specks of dust, our Eyes gives a good account of the proximity of a dust molocule, if we scaled the dust molocule down by a factor of 100 say, and replace the eyes with a scaled down detector, then the detector/observer and the observed/atoms become more detached from knowing where things are in relation to the Heisenburg Uncertainty Relationship?

Being that it is generally accepted for the reduction in scale, the the Energy increases, this is according to Planck size scales.

Surely a small enough string will have an infinite amount of energy, this energy vibration would have to leak into the surrounding space.

I suppose one can ask is stringtheory immune from Uncertainty?

 

[quartodeciman]

find references to "uncertainty" on this page --->
http://www.voting.ukscientists.com/greene.html
Commentary on Brian Greene's Elegant Universe

 

[R0man]

The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and String Theory are two fundamental concepts in physics that have revolutionized our understanding of the universe. The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that there is a limit to how precisely we can know the position and momentum of a particle at the same time. This is due to the inherent uncertainty in quantum mechanics, where particles can exist in multiple states at the same time.

On the other hand, String Theory proposes that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are not particles, but tiny vibrating strings. These strings are thought to vibrate at different frequencies, giving rise to the different types of particles and forces in the universe. However, unlike particles, strings do not have a definite position or momentum, but rather exist in a superposition of states.

To answer the question of at which scale the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle kicks in for String Theory, we must first understand that the concept of scale in String Theory is different from traditional physics. In String Theory, the scale is related to the size of the strings themselves, which are thought to be incredibly small, on the order of 10^-35 meters. At this scale, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is always at play, as it is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics.

As for the statement about the uncertainty in strings splitting off due to their proximity in scale, it is important to note that in String Theory, the concept of distance is also different from traditional physics. The distance between strings is not a physical distance, but rather a measure of the energy required to move from one string to another. Therefore, the idea of strings splitting off due to proximity is not a valid concept in String Theory.

It is also incorrect to say that a small enough string will have an infinite amount of energy. In String Theory, the energy of a string is determined by its frequency of vibration, and there is no concept of infinite energy. Additionally, String Theory is not immune to the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. At the fundamental scale of strings, the uncertainty in position and momentum is always present.

In conclusion, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that applies at all scales, including the scale of strings in String Theory. While the concept of scale and distance may differ in String Theory, the uncertainty in position and momentum remains a fundamental aspect of the theory.