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The Longest Distance Between Two Points
An Introduction To String Theory
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not ‘Eureka!’ but ‘That’s funny…’ Isaac Asimov
In string theory, all particles are vibrations on a tiny rubber band; physics is the harmonies on the string; chemistry is the melodies we play on vibrating strings; the universe is a symphony of strings, and the ‘Mind of God’ is cosmic music resonating in 11-dimensional hyperspace — Michio Kaku
Science is ridiculously interesting. Just when you think ‘this is it, this is the discovery that changes everything and explains the world’ , you realize you were only staring at the tip of the iceberg. You have no choice but to laugh and soldier on. The study of sub-atomic particles — Quantum physics explained things classical physics could not. Now, there is a new theoretical framework that attempts to tie together gravitational forces, electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear forces that is being explored further. This framework is called ‘String Theory’. Gabrielle…
