Quantum Mechanics & General Relativity = Super String Theory

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the relationship between Super String Theory, Quantum Mechanics, and General Relativity. Participants explore whether Super String Theory serves as a unifying framework that incorporates these fundamental theories into a single master equation and whether this equation is referred to as the Standard Model.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire if Super String Theory attempts to unite Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity through a master equation that explains all physical events.
  • One participant asserts that the Standard Model does not include string theory and is based solely on current understandings of quantum mechanics.
  • Another participant clarifies that the Standard Model and General Relativity are distinct pillars of fundamental physics, while Super String Theory seeks to describe gravity at the quantum level.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the relationship between Super String Theory, the Standard Model, and General Relativity, indicating that the discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of terms like "master equation" and the scope of what constitutes unification in physics, which remain unclear among participants.

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Does Super String theory (attempt to) unite Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity using one master equation? Will this equation explain one grand physical principle behind all physical events? Is this equation called the Standard Model?

I would like a basic answer before a more detailed one, but both would be nice. Thanks!
 
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Gunner B said:
Does Super String theory (attempt to) unite Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity using one master equation? Will this equation explain one grand physical principle behind all physical events? Is this equation called the Standard Model?

I would like a basic answer before a more detailed one, but both would be nice. Thanks!

For this type of question, try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_theory" .
 
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The Standard Model does not include string theory at all AFAIK, it is based purely on quantum mechanics as we know it now.
 
Gunner B said:
Does Super String theory (attempt to) unite Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity using one master equation? Will this equation explain one grand physical principle behind all physical events? Is this equation called the Standard Model?
No. The two pilars in fundamental physics are General Relativity (GR), and the Standard Model (SM) which is based on quantum mechanics.

Superstring theory attempts to unite the SM and GR. Or, more technically: ST is a framework in which people try, among others, to describe gravity (GR) at the quantum level.
 

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