Long String Theory: Unveiling the Universe's Secrets

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The discussion centers around the concept of long string theory within the context of particle physics and cosmology. Participants explore the theoretical implications of this model, including its predictions about the universe's structure and behavior, while seeking credible references to support the claims made.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes long string theory as proposing that the universe consists of oscillating long flat strings, with lengths equal to the size of the universe and widths on the order of 10-95 meters.
  • This theory suggests that the expansion of the universe results from the splitting and elongation of these strings, with their intersections forming nodes that create an oscillating surface.
  • Another participant notes that the tension force of the strings is constant and equal to the Planck force, and that the speed of vibration propagation along the strings is constant at c.
  • The relationship between the variable number of strings and the fine structure constant is proposed as alpha = 2π * Nm/Nq2.
  • Predictions of the theory include potential changes in fundamental constants, such as an increase in the Planck constant, and a heating of the universe as it ages.
  • Several participants request credible references to support the discussion, indicating a lack of consensus on the validity of the claims presented.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a general lack of agreement regarding the credibility of the claims made about long string theory, with multiple requests for reliable references indicating uncertainty about the topic's acceptance in the scientific community.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion due to the absence of credible references, which affects the ability to substantiate the claims made about long string theory. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the validity and acceptance of the theory.

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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.

Thread closed.
 
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