what does the "M" really stand for in M-theory? hehe
2007-04-14 16:30:50 · 5 answers · asked by blackcat3556 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Magic, mystery or matrix.
2007-04-14 17:05:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the master theory
In physics, M-theory (sometimes also called U-theory) is a proposed "master theory" that unifies the five superstring theories. Drawing on the work from a number of string theorists (including Chris Hull, Paul Townsend, Ashoke Sen, Jared Farris, Michael Duff, and John H. Schwarz), Edward Witten of the Institute for Advanced Study suggested its existence at a conference at USC in 1995, and used M-theory to explain a number of previously observed dualities, sparking a flurry of new research in string theory called the second superstring revolution.
2007-04-14 23:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by dragon_god7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "M" stands for Magnopolis. The theory was developed by a late Greek Scholar who stated that if mankind were to travel extensively in space his legs would deteriorate into useless masses and eventually go away.
2007-04-15 02:30:13 · answer #3 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mystery, of course
Doug
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2007-04-14 23:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mico
2007-04-14 23:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by barney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋