Theoretical Mono Poles, String Theory

[r4z0r84]

Hi all,

Would like to start off by letting you all know i am new to the PF and the reason for joining is due to constant ideas and thoughts flooding my brain to no end, i do not have any physics degree's but i do share an intense interest in Physics.

According to a friend of mine the only way to prove string theory is to have a mono pole, i am unsure if he is correct as i have not researched too far into string theory, althought i believe a theoretical mono pole can be created using bipole's.

I do agree and acknowledge that regardless of how many times you split a bipole it will remain a bipole.

To create a theoretical mono pole i believe if you clamp multiple bipoles in a spherical array with all North or south pointing to the centre with magnetic fields overlapping for the surrounding magnets adjacent to each other.

The end result would be a positive or negative ball depending on the orientation, theoretically a mono pole, I am unsure if String theory requires a physical mono pole or just something that has the desired effect of a mono pole.

Any thoughts or information would be apreciated, i am most likely completely incorrect in majority of what i have wrote in this post as stated before i don't have any degree's in physics.

Regards,


Luke.

 

[AndyW]

Hello Luke,

Welcome to the Physics Forums! It's great to hear that you have a strong interest in physics. It's a fascinating and constantly evolving field.

Regarding your question about string theory and the possibility of creating a theoretical mono pole, I can provide some insight. First, let me clarify what string theory is. It is a theoretical framework that attempts to reconcile the theories of general relativity (which describes the behavior of large-scale objects like planets and galaxies) and quantum mechanics (which describes the behavior of particles at the subatomic level). It proposes that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are not particles, but rather tiny one-dimensional strings that vibrate at different frequencies, giving rise to the various particles and forces in the universe.

Now, to address your friend's statement about proving string theory with a mono pole, I must say that this is not entirely accurate. While some versions of string theory do predict the existence of mono poles, they are not necessary for the theory to be valid. In fact, there is currently no experimental evidence for the existence of mono poles, and their existence is still a subject of debate in the scientific community.

As for your idea of creating a theoretical mono pole using bipoles, I must say that this is not a feasible solution. A mono pole, by definition, is a magnetic object with only one pole (either north or south). This is not possible with bipoles, as they always have both a north and south pole. Additionally, the arrangement of multiple bipoles in a spherical array would not result in a mono pole, but rather a complex magnetic field with multiple poles.

In conclusion, while your interest and enthusiasm for physics is admirable, it's important to note that understanding and proving theories like string theory require a strong foundation in mathematics and physics. I encourage you to continue learning and exploring these concepts, but also to seek guidance from experts in the field. I wish you all the best in your pursuit of knowledge.