English-Norwegian translations for string theory

Definition of string theory

• A candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles; a theory which suggests that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings rather than zero-dimensional points. It also suggests that space-time can have up to nine dimensions, plus the dimension of time

Examples

• String theory denies the existence of a hypothetical eleventh dimension.

Related words

• string together
• superstring theory
• loosen the purse strings
• tighten the purse strings
• hold the purse strings
• pull the strings