one dimensional strings of vibrating energy make up the fabirc of space according to superstring or M theory. but like my T-shirt, there is space between the thread that makes up that fabric. what's between the strings in string theory? or are they packed so tightly together (plank distance or less) that there is no interstring space?
2006-08-02 03:58:49 · 4 answers · asked by oldprof 7 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
You're WAY over-simplifying the situation. At the scale of quantum strings there are more than 3 spatial dimensions in which the "strings" vibrate. So, asking what's between them is very confusing. That is, your t-shirt isn't a good analog for the actual situation. It's sort of like the guy in Abbot's story, Flatland, trying to get his 2-d head around the idea of 3-d space.
If you re-think this allowing for the other dimensions, I'm sure you'll end up as confused as the rest of us, but on a much deeper and intellectually satisfying level. Have fun.
2006-08-02 05:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by stevenB 4 · 3⤊ 5⤋
I like your explanation. It almost debunks the superstring theory.Existence between the fabric/ String would be interesting and needed. I think the infinity theory would apply. After all, there would have to be for the string to even exist maybe not as mass, but as a lead route.
It's food for thought.
2006-08-02 04:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
If the strings are 1 dimensional, the concept of "between" gets a little confusing. The threads on your Tshirt are three dimensional, so the analogy doesn't really work.
String theory makes my head hurt!
2006-08-02 04:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by kangaruth 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Sorry, I know of the string theory but not really about it. I would guess that the gaps are filled by gases.
2006-08-02 04:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by shirley_corsini 5 · 1⤊ 7⤋