Is a unified field theory possible?

Question

The physical theories dealing with very small things, like electrons, disagree with the physical theories governing things like celestial bodies. Is it possible to find a theory that makes them agree? Does string theory make them agree?

Answer 1

First, in response to the poster above, the book he recommends talks about transcendentalism in the context of Hindi mythology and yoga, and has absolutely nothing to do with physics. Please stop posting unrelated answers.

To answer YOUR question, it's still considered possible. The problem with string theory (now called M theory, for reasons I have yet to fathom) is that the equations are so convoluted that it's possible an infinite number of unified field theories are possible, depending on how many dimensions you throw into it, and a number other more esoteric variables. And the best part is that any or all of them could be perfectly valid descriptions of our universe -- because none of them are directly testable. Yay! So gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces all work together in a grand, unified form and fit together in a matrix of forces that hold the universe together, but we'll never understand exactly how. Sorry, but that's the best answer I can give; physics is getting increasingly fuzzy with each passing year.

Answer 2

Yes. UNIFIED FIELDS THEORY is not only possible, but a reality.

The recent discovery of NEUTRINO OSCILLATIONS will eventually cause all current Gravity theories to fail.

they are already investigating the apparent violation of Quantum Mechanics in gravity theories being caused by the proof of Neutrino Oscillations.

When the current gravity theories fall, there will be no choice but to revisit the current Grand Unification theory, (another name for Unified Fields Theory) and it will be proposed that the weak field and gravity are properties of space-time while, the strong field and electromagnetism are properties of Energy-Mass.

The problem is clarified by imagining a Energy-Mass / Space-Time interface.

Whereas Energy-Mass waves travel at the speed of light (due to TIME DILATATION), Gravity waves (which I propose are not subject to Time Dilatation) travel just a bit faster.

This theory is the property of Virtualscientist01.

But I'm not too worried about the rich stealing it, I don't think they could understand it, or overcome the invested interests in the current failing theories. And I'm not telling all. ;-)

sadly, all science is about money and power. The truth is a casualty in such an intellectual environment. And we are all suffering for it because the problems that science can solve are being left to fester.

Look what they did to Wen Ho at Los Alamos

Answer 3

String theory is fairly close, but it is hard to say. While we understand so much, there is an exponential amount of knowledge that we do not have. I believe a unified theory is possible for the simple fact that every observable thing we have found follows laws. Therefore, there has to be something that ties it all together.

Answer 4

The integration of the four forces of nature, strong, weak, electromagnetic, and gravitational into a unified scheme that predicts physical effects that have been seen, was first done in April of 1982.
The result, a predicted coincidence between the bar gavitational wave detectors at Rome and Maryland, and the IMB, Baksan, Mont Blanc, and Kamiokande neutrino detectors, during supernova 1987a, was presented initially at Neutrino88 by Guido Pizella at Tufts University, and then later published in the Italian Physics Journal...Il Nuovo Cimento C, Serie 6...
Discussion of the result remains contentious, even today, but it nevertheless is the only unification scheme to remain Lorentz Invariant, and break no conservation laws. (Williams College AAPT Meeting, R Corona Borealis talk, G. Peterson, 1993)
The sequential AAPT talk, 1994, at Harvard University, was neatly attended by Mssrs. Matt Damon & Ben Affleck in the back row (novel numerical solution of the supernova problem)....Matt quit school to write his screenplay..GWH. They play golf with my sister's boyfriend. Ciao. Pete.

Answer 5

Whatever the theory is, it has to be testable with experiment. That is one of the down-falls of String Theory and it's relatives. Simply not testable. Unified theory is absolutely possible to test, but can't be proven using models that are wrong...

Answer 6

If the basis of physical existence is that of a single mass, and that mass, in multiples, forms the rest of the physical universe, then there may be an answer.

E = mc2, is the basis of energy.
m = E/c2, is the basis of mass.
c2 = E/m, is the basis of physical time/gravity.

In that energy, if considered correctly, is a common denominator of all mass relationships, the following brings them together:

hf = E, this is energy in the usual electromagnetic concept, where an increase of wave density is an increase of energy potential.
hf = mk, the kinetic energy within mass has the same increase and decrease of value according to overall mass line density. This is true because mass is composed of electromagnetic energy (multiples of electrons). Mass contracts according to overall line density.
hf = c, is derived from c2 = E/m. It is of a specific value. It is a wave whose basic value is that of "h".

At http://timebones.blogspot.com there is a short paper called "The Problem and Repair of Relativity".

Answer 7

By knowing the truth and attaining self-knowledge.

Unified theory is explained in this book.

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Read that ancient scripture. It talks everything about blackholes, time travel, particle-wave theory, aliens, consciousness, mind, matter, energy, creation, unified theory, psychology etc.

Everyone should read it atleast once in their lifetime.

I guarantee it will change your life. Those who don't read it or cannot access it and follow it are really unlucky. Salutations to them. Those who can read it and follow it are great. Salutations to them.

Answer 8

If you mean relating gravity to the other forces, for example; why is it necessary? This seems to me to be an illogical desire for symmetry, such as ancient physics wanting to relate everything to what they thought were the four elements--the number 4 itself was chosen for mystical reasons. So is this idea. Why should I have any respect for the postclassicists that I wouldn't have for the Greeks? How will scientists look at this quest 1,000 years from now? I bet they will think it was silly.

Answer 9

Yes, it is possible. As far as we know, all matter is basically the same--from the micro level to the macro level. It just behaves differently at the different levels of view. Although science has not yet linked quantum mechanics and General Relativity, a link will eventually be found.

Answer 10

I have been developing one myself. Email me if you want to know more. I think why string theory is not working out yet is that they are making some wrong initial assumptions.