How does the concept of mass decay relate to the theory of superstrings?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between mass decay and the theory of superstrings, exploring concepts of dimensionality, the nature of particles, and the implications of string theory on our understanding of the universe. Participants engage with theoretical aspects, speculative ideas, and historical context within the framework of physics.

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express confusion about the concept of a one-dimensional string, questioning how something can exist with only one dimension and suggesting that strings are "before matter."
  • Others argue that string theory incorporates geometry within particles, potentially eliminating the need for a background vacuum, but note that a background-independent string theory is not currently established.
  • One participant introduces the idea of tachyons as one-dimensional particles, suggesting they must exist within our three-dimensional universe.
  • There is a historical reference to Kaluza's work on extending general relativity to five dimensions, which some participants believe connects to modern string theories and the search for a Grand Unified Theory (GUT).
  • Some contributions suggest that all string theories may derive from a simple foundational theory, despite their complexity and different interpretations.
  • One participant proposes that the universe could be represented by a single string, emphasizing the complexity of its vibrations and the implications for understanding forces like gravity and electromagnetism.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the necessity of multiple strings, advocating for a singular string model to simplify the understanding of cosmic events.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a range of views, with no clear consensus on the nature of strings, the dimensionality of particles, or the implications for mass decay. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives presented.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on assumptions about dimensionality and the nature of particles that are not universally accepted. The discussion also touches on historical theories and their relevance to current understanding, which may not be fully explored or agreed upon.

  • #31
taco

And those forces come with preset values? That's what I'm asking.
 
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  • #32
It is hard to measure.

0 1 dimension, it is hard to measure for ever. :cry:
 
  • #33
There have been no "real" values established for anything.

There has been no answer to what, how and why... anything exists or functions.

Bunch of relative stuff... no absolute(s).
 
  • #34
tacos

selfAdjoint said:
? You mean why is the weaker than the strong force and so on? Partly it's because the weak force is carried by massive particles (the W+, W- and Z0 bosons), while the strong force is carried by massless gluons.
Hmm... No, I mean all of the "predefined" numbers in existence. Like how much mass is needed to "bend" space-time for example?
 
  • #35
What if all of this is wrong and one key piece of info is missing that explains things in different three dimensional terms? Mass decays due to heat and pressure, density, into an incomprehendibly small gravitational wave creating the actions of time and space? The sychronization of each masses waves brings objects together. Acceleration between the point of origin's of the evaporating waves affects time relative to each body and yet each body independently is not effected do to each body being a separate point of origin of the wave being generated with undetectibly small amounts of mass being transferred to the monopole energy of the gravitational wave. Black holes would have to evaporate for someone to notice! Or do they?
 
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