The Superstring Theory - is it science or sci-fi?

Everybody probably heard of genius from 20th century Albert Einstein and his famous theory of relativity. Some may know the quantum physics theory and maybe other theories describing the universe, physics and the world around us. If not, let me introduce you the most popular theory which tries to reach the theory of theories: "unified theory" - that is theory which explains everything around us (forces, matter, universe, black wholes, gravity...). THE SUPERSTRING THEORY.

Of course I am not physicist who could explain everything clearly without mistakes, but there are some useful sources online. CHECK IT OUT, it's super interesting.

You can start with WIKIPEDIA - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstring_theory

Then go to offcial superstring theory web page - http://superstringtheory.com/index.html

Now watch this 20:00 mins video of Brian Green (one of superstring theorists). It can give you overall insight into the theory.


BBC documentary The "Elegant Universe". [11 PARTS] explains a lot about string theory and how the string theory become "M - Theory" in popular way. 

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Another documentary about string theory is this one hosted by physicist Michio Kaku. [4 PARTS]

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If you think you can handle something about parallel universes watch BBC's The "Bubble Universe". [5 PARTS]

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The fun is that there is not only superstring theory physicists around the globe are working with.There is theory called Loop Quantum Gravity theory. Read about it on wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loop_quantum_gravity or watch this lecture by Carlo Rovelli from CERN. [3 Parts]


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