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

Example Sentences

“Stanley was one of the most influential researchers on questions related to gravity over his extremely long and distinguished career,” said Dr. Witten, who has been at the forefront of devising superstring theories.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

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

Even ideas as out there as the “multiverse” — which will be taken to new heights in Grant Morrison’s forthcoming “Multiversity” — have some basis in real science, specifically superstring theory.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2014

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