Could this be Einstein's missing theory?

Question

M Theory

Answer 1

This is a good question. The jury is still out on it however.

Primarily, Ed Witten developed M theory to rationalize why there were three string theories rather than one. Physicists feel that one theory to explain things should be sufficient. Three theories, to explain the same four fundamental forces (weak, strong, EM, and gravity), was an embarrassment to physics.

M theory posits that the three string theories are simply the same one theory but from three different points of view. String theory (or theories) brings gravity into a theoretical basis, something Einstein died trying unsuccessfully to do with his relativity (macro) approach. In that sense, M theory is Einstein's "missing theory" in that it accounts for gravity as well as the other three forces.

However, many physicist discount string/M theory because it cannot be proved. A theory that cannot be proved is more a philosophy than it is a theory. The major reason string/M theory cannot be proved is because its tests would take more energy than mankind has been able to produce to date.

Answer 2

It's hard to tell at this stage since M Theory is still incomplete and in flux. It could possibly be the next quantum leap, comparable to Einstein's leap over Issac Newton. However, this is an intriguing question and I look forward to hearing the answers of physicists.

Dr. Stephen Hawking, Dr. Michio Kaku, I would love to hear your answers on this!!

Answer 3

Well, since the theory is missing you may be right

Answer 4

Check lost and found.

Answer 5

Sure - -_