Will we ever be able to see strings?

Question

Strings proposed by the string theory can't be observed, or tested, but could we one day be able to see strings? With what kind of technology would we be able to use to test string theory? In what direction are string theorists going with their theory?

Answer 1

Since the influence of quantum effects upon gravity only become significant at distances many orders of magnitude smaller than human beings have the technology to observe (or at roughly the Planck length, about 10-35 meters), string theory, or any other candidate theory of quantum gravity, will be very difficult to test experimentally. Eventually, scientists may be able to test string theory by observing cosmological phenomena which may be sensitive to string physics, such as primordial black holes.

Answer 2

One way would be through higher forms of mathematics, similar mathematics helped early chemists to understand chemicals and their composition without the use of "Electron Microscopes."

I think they will figure out the string theory when they can finalize the formula for tangled wires or strings... "Murphy's Law?"
Just think about all the hassle that a "roadie" for a band has to go through to set up for a Metallica Concert. "Darn cords/wires"

Even if they mathemathically can prove certain things, there will always be questions. Such as Dr. Frank Drake's equation, known as the Drake Equation, is an attempt to estimate the number of technological civilizations that might exist in our galaxy. Even though there may be a solution to this equation: it does not mean we will ever prove that it is correct. Everything is so far away! I bet the day we shake the hand, tentacle, appendage, cybernetic device... member of an intelligent extraterrestrial life form we will have this string theory proven.

N = R* × fp × ne × fl × fi × fc × L

See link below for more information on the Drake's Equation:

Answer 3

The String Theory still hasn't been fully accepted by the scientific community. Some have gone so far as to speculate that it is closer to a faith or religion. Assuming that it is true, and we continue to make advancements, I think it is posssible to either detect them or observe them either directly or indirectly.

Answer 4

Write your congressman and tell him/her to approve fuding for the SSC - Supercolliding Super Conductor. Right now I believe the most powerful accelerator/smasher is being built in Switzerland at ,where else, CERN. The SSC is supposed to be able to generate even more powerful experiements, but the Clinton administration killed the funding for it. And it has not come up again.

Answer 5

well, we cannot even see atoms clearly and talking of strings, i think we could see them after some kind of technology developes but for certain their existence can be prooved theoritrically! actually to be accurate we can feel and think about them and can formulate the mystery surrounding them which are stringy.

Answer 6

not see in the sense of senses, since strings are immeasurable with light that we use. i believe Mork from Ork could indeed see strings, but alas, we cancelled him!