2006-08-23 14:16:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Grand Unifying Theories
From "Wikipedia: Grand Unifying Theories" (link below):
"Grand unification, grand unified theory, or GUT is one of several very similar theories or models in physics that unify what are considered three "fundamental" gauge symmetries: hypercharge, the weak force, and quantum chromodynamics. Grand unification is based on the idea that at extremely high energies, all symmetries have the same gauge coupling strength, which is consistent with the speculation that they are really different manifestations of a single overarching gauge symmetry. More specifically, GUTs predict that at energies above 10^14 GeV, the electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear forces are fused into a single unified field. (Parker, B 1993, 'Overcoming some of the problems', pp.259-279)"
2006-08-23 14:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by jaylaal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that a GUT refers to a "Grand Unified Theory", a theory which incorporates the electormagnetic, strong and weak forces into one.
2006-08-23 14:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by Scottie0210 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grand Unification Theory. This is the theory that would unite (hopefully) the electro-weak force with quantum chromodynamics.
2006-08-23 14:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With the "s" on the end it means "Grand Unification Theories"; right now there are many possibilities, non generally accepted.
2006-08-23 14:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the Grand Unified Theory and it is also called, "the theory of everything!" String Theory is now thought to be the closest thing there is to one.
2006-08-23 14:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋