Superstring (Noun)
Meaning
A hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Physicists propose that the fundamental building block of the universe is the superstring, a one-dimensional particle that vibrates at different frequencies.
- The theory of superstrings attempts to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity by postulating that these particles are the ultimate constituents of matter and energy.
- According to string theory, a superstring can vibrate at different modes, giving rise to the various particles we observe in the universe.
- Some scientists believe that the discovery of superstrings could provide a unified explanation for all the fundamental forces of nature, including gravity and electromagnetism.
- In a superstring model, the particles we observe in the universe, such as electrons and quarks, are different vibrational modes of the same fundamental particle.