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Does the string theory bridge the gap between Einstein's theory of relativity and quantum mechanics?
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∙ 13y ago
No, string theory is an attempt to bridge the gap between EVERYTHING, not just relativity and quantum, into one fundamental theory.
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Is string theory the closest theory to a unified field theory?
Yes, so far it is- string theory explains many of the unresolved fundamental problems of our century, such as the opposition between Quantum Mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity.
How does the theory of quantum mechanics apply with string theory?
String theory is one of the leading candidates for a theory of everything, that is, a theory that unifies all 4 basic forces of nature, viz, gravity, the electromagnetic force, the strong force and the weak force. The last 3 forces mentioned above are described by quantum mechanics. This is the link between quantum mechanics and string theory. ps- If you believe in watertight definitions, then quantum mechanics is all the quantum theory till Dirac's equation. I'm taking quantum mechanics as the theory of the small as such, that is, all of the phenomena of the small from Plank till the standard model and beyond.
What is the science that studies the very smallest particles of the universes?
I believe you're referring to Quantum Mechanics
What is quantum theory?
Quantum theory is the mathematical representation of the universe assuming that everything is divided into well defined amounts (quanta, plural of quantum if we ignore the context) that behave both like particles and waves.One of its basic concepts is that nothing is in one defined position but exists as a distribution of probabilities dispersed in space. The particle itself may react at any point, but it has different probabilities of "appearing" at different positions.Another characteristic of Quantum Theory is that in it, whatever you cannot measure can be in an infinite different amount of states. The actual state you see when you you finally observe the system depends, not only on what you observe, but also on how you observe it.-----Quantum theory is the language of all particle theories. It is formulated in a well-defined mathematical language that makes predictions for the relative probabilities of the various possible outcomes, but not for which outcome will occur in any given case.The word quantum means a definite but small amount.The basic quantum constant h, known as Planck's constant,and its value is 6.626 x 10-34 JsThe quantum theory of physics was developed in order to explain the relationship between matter and energy at an atomic level as well as subatomic. The theory was created by the ideas of Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Werner, and many others. It includes basic ideas of quantum physics. One of the most prominent ideas is that matter acts as waves AND as a particle (wave-particle duality). Another crucial idea to the theory is the uncertainty principle. This principle states that certain pairs of values about matter cannot be simultaneously known. For example, if the position of a particle is measured, its momentum value will become less accurate.At its simplest - it states that the universe is grainy, that energy (like matter) comes in discrete packets rather than being continuous (as it seems to be).
Why does light have a dual wave particle model?
Everything in Quantum Mechanics does, not just light.The reason it has to be modeled that way is because in experiments that are designed to detect particle behavior, things behave like a stream of particles, whereas in experiments that are designed to detect wave behavior, things behave like a wave. This has been verified experimentally with practically everything on the quantum scale: light, subatomic particles, atoms, thermal vibrations (phonons), quantum dots (composed of millions of atoms) in semiconductor crystals, etc.Nobody really understands why nature is this way, we just know it is.
What were Albert Einsteins accomplishments?
the theory of relativity & quantum mechanics.
What were Einsteins contributions?
The related link Wikipedia article lists some. Probably his most famous are his theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity. He laid the groundwork for quantum mechanics and other modern physics concepts.Special Relativity, General Relativity and the beginnings of Quantum Mechanics.
What are the discoveries of Einstein?
Special Relativity, General Relativity and the beginnings of Quantum Mechanics.
What is QM it seems to be in relation to the Relativity Theory?
Quantum Mechanics
Why it is said relativistic quantum mechanics?
The distinction is sometimes made to distinguish normal quantum mechanics (which does not incorporate special relativity) and quantum field theory (relativistic quantum mechanics). Since we know special relativity is correct it is the relativistic form of quantum mechanics which is true, but non-relativistic quantum mechanics is still used, because it is a good approximation at low energies and it is much simpler. Physics students typically study regular quantum mechanics before moving on to quantum field theory.
Again I ask why was Einsteins Relativity Theory at odds with Quantum Physics?
Einstein's Relativity is at odds with quantum physics because they both work at different levels and under different conditions.
Why are Newton's laws not exact?
Because they do not iclude quantum mechanics and general relativity
What is the difference between quantum and relativity?
Relativity has two parts: General relativity and special relativity, general relativity describes gravity as a geometric property of spacetime and special relativity is the physical theory of measurement in inertial frames of reference. Now quantum mechanics, in it's wave formulation, deals with describing things on the atomic scale as a wavefunction.
Is Quantum Mechanics more important than Relativity?
Quantum mechanics and relativity are both parts of the same puzzle: how the universe works. They are both equally important, because they both explain things that are not explained by classical physics.
What is true relativity or quantum mechanics?
Einstein's work on the Photoelectric effect, which won him the Nobel prize in 1921 was a bulwark of Quantum Mechanics. Einstein went off in another direction because of his inate suspicion that Quantum Mechanics has severe internal difficulties. Quantum Mechanics and Relativity have not yet been reconciled--but they are moving together slowly. Quantum Gravity seems to be key to the issue and may be resolved by String Theory.
Who had two theories of relativity and was big in quantum mechanics?
Albert Einstein developed the theories of general relativity and special relativity. He also did work in quantum theory. (He won a Nobel prize for his work with light.)
Which thing correlates general relativity with quantum mechanics?
nothing, they appear to contradict each other.
