superstring

American  

[soo-per-string] / ˈsu pərˌstrɪŋ /

noun

Physics.

1. an elementary particle treated as a string in any string theory of supersymmetry.

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superstring British  

/ ˈsuːpəˌstrɪŋ /

noun

1. physics a type of one-dimensional entity postulated in certain theories of elementary particles that involve supersymmetry

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Etymology

Origin of superstring

super- + string

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superstring

Supergravity is also a key aspect of superstring theories, which attempt to provide a complete explanation of how the universe works, overcoming shortfalls of quantum gravity theories.

From New York Times ● May 8, 2023

Gell-Mann believed superstring theory would probably be confirmed as a unified theory of all fundamental forces early in the next millennium.

From Scientific American ● May 26, 2019

He has written more than 200 scientific publications and is known for his work in supersymmetry, supergravity and superstring theory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2015

Dr Weinberg, like many of his colleagues, fancies an approach called superstring theory.

From Economist ● Nov. 25, 2015

In an attempt to draw everything together, physicists have come up with something called superstring theory.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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