
Guide Note
In string theory it is believed that elementary particles, one dimensional string like objects, make up the entire universe around us. String theory is still developing and as technology advances scientists are able to accurately test some of the claims made by string theorists.
Fast Facts
- Is hoped to be vindicated as The Theory Of Everything
- Related to M-Theory
- Suggests the possibility of eleven spacetime dimensions
- Includes both open and closed strings
- Also known as superstring theory
- Has yet to be proven true, or untrue
Glossary
- String: The basic object of string theory, base definition is an object with extent in a single dimension
- M-Theory: Theoretical unification of 5 superstring theories forming the master theory
- Superstring Theory: Theories built by modeling fundamental particles and forces as vibrations of supersymmetric strings.
- Brane: Objects similar to strings but with higher dimensionality
- Also try: Cosmology
The Mahalo Top 7
- Wikipedia: String Theory
- Dr. Michio Kaku: M-Theory: The Mother Of All SuperStrings
- University of Cambridge: The Theory Formerly Known As Strings
- NOVA: The Elegant Universe: It's String Theory
- The Official String Theory Web Site: String Theory Basics
- The Theory Of Strings: A Detailed Introduction
- YouTube: Parallel Worlds pt.1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6
String Theory Recent News
- Google News: String Theory News
- Discover: String Theory Contest Winners Announced (2007)
- Science Daily: Theoretical Physicists Develop Test For String Theory (2007)
- TIME: The Unraveling of String Theory (2006)
- NewScientist: Is String Theory in Trouble? (2005)
String Theory History and Information
- The Official String Theory Web Site: String Theory History
- ThinkQuest: The History Of String Theory
- California Institute of Technology: History Of String Theory
- Scientific American: Superstrings (1986)
- School Of Natural Sciences: Can Scientists' "Theory Of Everything" Really Explain All The Weirdness The Universe Displays (2002) (843 KB)
- Duke University: String Theory, Geometry And Duality (20.1 MB)
- University of Michigan: Strung Out Across The Universe
Notable Figures in String Theory
- University of South California: Clifford V. Johnson
- School of Natural Sciences: Juan Maldacena: Research Interests
- Duke University: David R. Morrison: Research Interests
Michio Kaku
- Homepage: Dr. Michio Kaku
- Wikipedia: Michio Kaku
- MySpace: Dr. Michio Kaku
- IdeaFestival: Dr. Michio Kaku
Michael Duff
- University of Michigan: Michael Duff
- Imperial College London: Professor Michael Duff
- Wikipedia: Michael Duff
String Theory Research
- Google Scholar Search: String Theory
- ArXiv.org Search: String Theory
- CERN: Theory Of Everything
- University of Cambridge: Strings 2001 Conference | Strings 2002 Conference | Strings 2003 Conference
String Theory Education Resources
- Kavli Institute For Theoretical Physics: Avatars Of M-Theory
- Instituto de Ciencias Nuclear: Detailed Information About String Theory
- University of Amsterdam: What Is String Theory?
- Beyond String Theory: Basic Principles Of String Theory
- eHow: How to Understand String Theory
- NOVA: The Elegant Universe Teacher Resources
String Theory Photos and Videos
- Google Image Search: String Theory
- Yahoo! Image Search: String Theory
- YouTube & Google Video Search: String Theory
- Yahoo! Video Search: String Theory
- YouTube: String Theory (Time 10:05)
- YouTube: String Theory To M-Theory (Time 4:12)
String Theory Blogs and Forums
- Google Blog Search: String Theory
- Brice: The String Theory
- CR4: Understanding Dimensions Forum Posts
- The Reference Frame: Michael Dine: String Theory In The Era Of The LHC
- Wired Science: A Test For String Theory After All? Or Just PR?
String Theory Organizations and Societies
String Theory Books and Publications
- Google Book Search: String Theory Books
- Amazon.com: String Theory Books
- Barnes & Noble: String Theory Books
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