Saturday, October 27, 2007

Class Notes

This discussion is the clearest summary of super symmetry and string theory I've heard. String theory was described as “a framework for a theory”.

The class notes…

Fermions constitute matter and includes:

  • neutrinos
  • electrons
  • quarks

Bosons are transmitters of energy and comprises:

  • the W boson which communicates the weak nuclear force
  • gluons hold subatomic particles together
  • gravitons communicate gravity
  • photons express light

As the discussion goes on you have to ask yourself: Does this sound like science or imagination clothing itself in scientism?

posted by Ira Altschiller on Saturday, October 27, 2007 @ 11:58 PM