What is the "Thread" theory of smallest atomic parts?

[Pollywog]

Can anyone tell me where to learn more about the "Thread" theory? I saw a guy on Letterman talking about the smallest part of an atom possibly being threads of sound. Is this familiar to anyone? Does it have any merit?

 

[chroot]

I believe you're asking about "string theory," which does not actually have much to do with sound.

We actually have an entire forum devoted to topics like string theory:

https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=66

- Warren

 

[Pollywog]

Thanks! No wonder google didn't have anything! It has been a few months since I saw the guy and I guess I mixed the words up.