High School Long String Theory: Unveiling the Universe's Secrets

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The discussion centers on the long strings theory in particle physics, which posits that the Universe consists of oscillating long flat strings with a length scale on the order of the Planck length (10-35 meters). These strings are theorized to be responsible for the expansion of the Universe through their splitting and elongation. Key concepts include the relationship between the number of strings and the fine structure constant, as well as predictions of changes in fundamental constants and the heating of the Universe over time.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of string theory principles
  • Familiarity with the Planck length and Planck force
  • Knowledge of the fine structure constant and its significance
  • Basic concepts of particle physics and cosmology
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  • Research the implications of string theory on cosmology
  • Explore the relationship between string theory and quantum mechanics
  • Study the role of the fine structure constant in theoretical physics
  • Investigate current experimental approaches to validate string theory predictions
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Physicists, cosmologists, and students interested in advanced theoretical physics, particularly those focusing on string theory and its implications for the Universe's structure and behavior.

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In theories of particle physics based on string theory, the characteristic length scale of strings is assumed to be on the order of the Planck length, or 10−35 meters.

I am sure few people have heard about the long strings theory.

If there is information on the topic big request to share it, please.

This theory presents the Universe as a set of oscillating long flat strings. Their length is equal to the size of the Universe, and the width is a quantum of length 10-95 meters. According to this theory, the expansion of the Universe is the splitting and elongation of such strings. The strings of mass and charge are perpendicular, their intersections form nodes. It turns out an oscillating surface, like the surface of the ocean. The tension force of the strings is constant and equal to the Planck force, the speed of propagation of vibration along the string is constant equal to c.
The variable number of such strings Nm and Nq is in a certain relation related to the fine structure constant by alpha = 2pi * Nm/Nq^2

Predictions of this theory are a change in some fundamental constants (for example, an increase in the value of the Planck constant) and the heating (not cooling) of the universe with an increase in its age.
 
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Conn_coord said:
I am sure few people have heard about the long strings theory.
Please provide a reference to where you read about this, so we know what you already know.
 
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Ibix said:
Please provide a reference to where you read about this, so we know what you already know.
I only have a link to a popular science article. It does not meet the requirements of the forum. Perhaps someone has links to sources with the required level of trust.
 
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PeterDonis said:
Without a reference we cannot discuss this.

Sorry, only this one.
Digital Universe
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https://habr.com/ru/post/645479/
 
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Conn_coord said:
Sorry, only this one.
That's not a usable reference here.

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I always thought it was odd that we know dark energy expands our universe, and that we know it has been increasing over time, yet no one ever expressed a "true" size of the universe (not "observable" universe, the ENTIRE universe) by just reversing the process of expansion based on our understanding of its rate through history, to the point where everything would've been in an extremely small region. The more I've looked into it recently, I've come to find that it is due to that "inflation"...

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