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Theory of strings with supersymmetry
second superstring revolution, the five superstring theories (Type I, Type IIA, Type IIB, HO and HE) are regarded as different limits of a single theory tentatively
Superstring_theory
The history of string theory spans several decades of intense research including two superstring revolutions. Through the combined efforts of many researchers
History_of_string_theory
Theory of subatomic structure
superstring theory. Speaking at a string theory conference in 1995, Edward Witten made the surprising suggestion that all five superstring theories were
String_theory
Framework of superstring theory
superstring revolution. Prior to Witten's announcement, string theorists had identified five versions of superstring theory. Although these theories initially
M-theory
Quantum description of black holes
Fuzzballs are hypothetical objects in superstring theory, intended to provide a fully quantum description of the black holes predicted by general relativity
Fuzzball_(string_theory)
Aspect of theoretical physics
theory accounts for two of the five consistent superstring theories in ten dimensions. Both theories have N = 2 {\displaystyle {\mathcal {N}}=2} extended
Type_II_string_theory
Property of a mathematical space
dimensions are used to describe superstring theory (6D hyperspace + 4D), 11 dimensions can describe supergravity and M-theory (7D hyperspace + 4D), and the
Dimension
Hypothetical physical concept
in physics Is string theory, superstring theory, or M-theory, or some other variant on this theme, a step on the road to a "theory of everything", or just
Theory_of_everything
Physics concept of subatomic structure
In string theory, a heterotic string is a closed string (or loop) which is a hybrid ('heterotic') of a superstring and a bosonic string. There are two
Heterotic_string_theory
Speculative feature of the early universe
detecting cosmic strings could now be used to investigate superstring theory. Superstrings, D-strings or the other stringy objects mentioned above stretched
Cosmic_string
Formalism in string theory
field theory with Berkovits' superstring field theory. Conformal field theory F-theory Fuzzballs List of string theory topics Little string theory Loop
String_field_theory
British physicist
to the theory of phase transitions, but is best known for his trail-blazing work, much of it in collaboration with Schwarz, on superstring theory, including
Michael_Green_(physicist)
1999 book by Brian Greene
which introduces string and superstring theory, and provides a comprehensive though non-technical assessment of the theory and some of its shortcomings
The_Elegant_Universe
American theoretical physicist
Oppenheimer Memorial Prize with Feza Gürsey. Glashow is a skeptic of superstring theory due to its lack of experimentally testable predictions. He had campaigned
Sheldon_Glashow
Comprehensive physical model
A Grand Unified Theory (GUT) is any model in particle physics that merges the electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces (the three gauge interactions of
Grand_Unified_Theory
26-dimensional string theory
in the context of string theory, and a new version of string theory called superstring theory (supersymmetric string theory) became the real focus. Nevertheless
Bosonic_string_theory
Set of equations that describe superstring theory in a non-perturbative framework
matrix string theory is a set of equations that describe superstring theory in a non-perturbative framework. Type IIA string theory can be shown to
Matrix_string_theory
Aspect of theoretical physics
and John H. Schwarz that anomalies in type I string theory cancel sparked the first superstring revolution. However, a key property of these models,
Type_I_string_theory
Hypothetical physical entity
five known versions of string theory incorporating the idea of supersymmetry (these five are known as superstring theories) and two versions without supersymmetry
String_(physics)
Riemannian manifold with SU(n) holonomy
flatness, yielding applications in theoretical physics. Particularly in superstring theory, the extra dimensions of spacetime are sometimes conjectured to take
Calabi–Yau_manifold
Theories in particle physics and cosmology
cosmology refers to several theories in particle physics and cosmology related to string theory, superstring theory and M-theory. The central idea is that
Brane_cosmology
Topics referred to by the same term
appears in M-theory, a proposed "master theory" that unifies the five superstring theories Introduction to M-theory "11th Dimension" (song), by Julian Casablancas
11th_dimension
Branch of string theory
one obtains type IIB superstring theory in 10 dimensions. The SL(2,Z) S-duality symmetry of the resulting type IIB string theory is manifest because it
F-theory
Theory of gravitation as curved spacetime
usual three. In what is called the second superstring revolution, it was conjectured that both string theory and a unification of general relativity and
General_relativity
American theoretical physicist
World Scientific, 1985. Green, M., John H. Schwarz, and E. Witten. Superstring Theory. Vol. 1, Introduction. Cambridge Monographs on Mathematical Physics
Edward_Witten
American theoretical physicist
theories led to the so-called "first superstring revolution" of 1984, which greatly contributed to moving string theory into the mainstream of research in
John_Henry_Schwarz
Constraints on possible particle properties
However, some of these theories can give rise to an approximate emergent Lorentz symmetry at low energies. Superstring theory defined over a background
Weinberg–Witten_theorem
Mechanism in superstring theory
first superstring revolution in superstring theory. In 1984, Michael Green and John H. Schwarz realized that the anomaly in type I string theory with the
Green–Schwarz_mechanism
Modern theory of gravitation that combines supersymmetry and general relativity
(1984). "Anomaly cancellation in supersymmetric D = 10 gauge theory and superstring theory". Physics Letters B. 149 (1–3): 117–122. Bibcode:1984PhLB..149
Supergravity
Theory of quantum gravity merging quantum mechanics and general relativity
role in string theory where they are among the first (massless) level of excitations of a superstring. LQG differs from string theory in that it is formulated
Loop_quantum_gravity
Duality between theories of gravity on anti-de Sitter space and conformal field theories
theory in 3+1 dimensions and type IIB superstring theory on AdS5 × S5. Current understanding of gravity is based on Albert Einstein's general theory of
AdS/CFT_correspondence
Equivalence of two physical theories
complicated theories, including superstring theories. The existence of these dualities implies that seemingly different superstring theories are actually
T-duality
Symmetry between bosons and fermions
of string theory, a possible theory of everything. There are two types of string theory, supersymmetric string theory or superstring theory, and non-supersymmetric
Supersymmetry
Theories trying to extend known physics
string theory, M-theory, and extra dimensions. As these theories tend to reproduce the entirety of current phenomena, the question of which theory is the
Physics beyond the Standard Model
Physics_beyond_the_Standard_Model
In physics and geometry: conjectured relation between pairs of Calabi–Yau manifolds
string theory is that it requires extra dimensions of spacetime for its mathematical consistency. In superstring theory, the version of the theory that
Mirror symmetry (string theory)
Mirror_symmetry_(string_theory)
Hypothetical group of multiple universes
most popular attempt to describe the fundamental nature of matter—superstring theory—also turns out (much to the theorists' surprise) to imply a vast multiplicity
Multiverse
Theoretical framework in physics
Examples of such theories include: Minimal Supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM), N = 4 supersymmetric Yang–Mills theory, and superstring theory. In a supersymmetric
Quantum_field_theory
Supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
gravity — Superstring theory — Supergravity — Supersymmetric theory — Multiverse theory — Holographic principle — Quantum gravity — M-theory Economics:
Theory
Description of gravity using discrete values
ISBN 978-0-521-63303-1. and Polchinski, Joseph (1998b). String Theory Vol. II: Superstring Theory and Beyond. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-63304-8
Quantum_gravity
Quantum mechanical model based on mathematical matrices
Ishibashi, H. Kawai, Y. Kitazawa, A. Tsuchiya, "A Large-N Reduced Model as Superstring", Nucl.Phys. B498 (1997), 467-491 (arXiv:hep-th/9612115). IKKT matrix
Matrix_theory_(physics)
Class of symmetries in string theory
as the second superstring revolution revealed that the five distinct superstring theories developed earlier were not separate theories at all. Previously
String_duality
Unified field theory
In physics, Kaluza–Klein theory (KK theory) is an attempt at creating a unified field theory of gravitation and electromagnetism based on the idea of
Kaluza–Klein_theory
Iranian theoretical physicist
quantum field theories". In 1997, he developed F-theory, a 12-dimensional theory that compactifies to 10-D Type IIB superstring theory. He is also interested
Cumrun_Vafa
dimension in which a string or superstring theory is consistent; usually 26 for string theories and 10 for superstring theories. CVC Conserved vector current
Glossary_of_string_theory
Compact astronomical body
gravity prevents anything, including light, from escaping. Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity, which describes gravitation as the curvature of spacetime
Black_hole
Venezuelan theoretical physicist (born 1959)
collaborators introduced the concept of S-duality to superstring theory, contributing to the second superstring revolution. Anamaría Font Villarroel was born
Anamaría_Font
American theoretical physicist and string theorist (1954–2018)
String Theory, published in 1998. He is best known for the development of D-branes. In 2008 he won the Dirac Medal for his work in superstring theory. He
Joseph_Polchinski
Quantum field theory enjoying conformal symmetry
theory models imposes constraints on the central charge of this CFT, which should be c = 26 in bosonic string theory and c = 10 in superstring theory
Conformal_field_theory
Study of vector bundles, principal bundles, and fibre bundles
relating to them. For example, the limit of the natural field theories in superstring theory as the string radius approaches zero (the so-called large volume
Gauge_theory_(mathematics)
Most basic type of physical force
speaking, became superstring theory. Multiple, seemingly disparate superstring theories were unified on a backbone, M-theory. Theories beyond the Standard
Fundamental_interaction
Theoretical (d–1)-dimensional singularity
E8 gauge theory, is important for various relations between superstring theory and M-theory. If domain walls exist, their interactions are hypothesized
Domain_wall_(string_theory)
condensation RNS formalism String theory landscape History of string theory First superstring revolution Second superstring revolution T-duality S-duality
List_of_string_theory_topics
Generalized manifold
and thereby deforms the theory (i.e. changes it) so that the singularity no longer exists [1], [2]. In superstring theory, the construction of realistic
Orbifold
Candidate "Theory of Everything"
Greene, B. (1999). The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory. W.W. Norton. ISBN 978-0-375-70811-4. Greene
Introduction_to_M-theory
Theory proposed by Roger Penrose
(2006). Aspects of Twistor Geometry and Supersymmetric Field Theories within Superstring Theory (PhD). Universität Hannover. arXiv:hep-th/0603098. Sparling
Twistor_theory
American experimental music group
of Scorpions Released by Tripwire (2009) 110: Superstring Theory Refuted (2009) 111: Superstring Theory Verified (2009) 112: Conquer! That Is Enough (2009)
Bull_of_Heaven_(band)
Supersymmetric extension to the Virasoro algebra
superalgebra. There are two extensions with particular importance in superstring theory: the Ramond algebra (named after Pierre Ramond) and the Neveu–Schwarz
Super_Virasoro_algebra
1987 book by Michio Kaku
Thompson. It focuses on the development of superstring theory, which might become the unified field theory of the strong force, the weak force, electromagnetism
Beyond_Einstein_(book)
Extended physical object in string theory
Look up brane in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. In string theory and related theories (such as supergravity), a brane is a physical object that generalizes
Brane
Scientific field of study
superseded today. He explained ideas such as motion (and gravity) with the theory of four elements. Aristotle believed that each of the four classical elements
Physics
American physicist
co-discovered Calabi–Yau manifold compactifications, showing that a superstring theory could simultaneously incorporate gravity and all known particle types
Andrew_Strominger
Natural number
number in superstring theory. In 1984, Michael Green and John H. Schwarz realized that one of the necessary conditions for a superstring theory to make
496_(number)
1988 book by Stephen Hawking
dimensions. Superstring theory requires a total of 10 dimensions. The nature of the six "hyperspace" dimensions required by superstring theory are difficult
A_Brief_History_of_Time
Phenomenon in which a neutrino changes lepton flavor as it travels
J. W. F. (1986). "Neutrino mass and baryon number nonconservation in superstring models". Physical Review D. 34 (5): 1642–1645. Bibcode:1986PhRvD..34
Neutrino_oscillation
Idea of connecting all of physics into one set of equations
been decisively resolved; current leading candidates are M-theory, superstring theory and loop quantum gravity. Attempts to "unify" the known fundamental
Unification of theories in physics
Unification_of_theories_in_physics
Sum or aggregate of all that is real or existent
957E. doi:10.1038/415957b. PMID 11875539. Ellis, John (1986). "The Superstring: Theory of Everything, or of Nothing?". Nature. 323 (6089): 595–598. Bibcode:1986Natur
Reality
International postgraduate award
ground-breaking discoveries in the field of superstring theory and was one of the cosmologists to co-develop superstring theory. The Rhodes Scholarship model has
Rhodes_Scholarship
Japanese neutrino observatory
oscillation in 1998. This was the first experimental observation supporting the theory that the neutrino has non-zero mass, a possibility that theorists had speculated
Super-Kamiokande
Theory in physics
Theory, Cambridge University Press. A modern textbook. Vol. 1: An introduction to the bosonic string. ISBN 0-521-63303-6. Vol. 2: Superstring theory and
Non-critical_string_theory
Study of subatomic particles and forces
S2CID 206530683. Sokal, A. (22 July 1996). "Don't Pull the String Yet on Superstring Theory". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008
Particle_physics
Strong-weak duality in supersymmetric theories of theoretical physics
topological quantum field theories and string theories, especially since the 1990s with the advent of the second superstring revolution. This duality is
Montonen–Olive_duality
Mathematical concept
field theory consisting of 26 free scalar bosons. Meanwhile, a superstring worldsheet theory in 10 dimensions consists of 10 free scalar fields and their
Worldsheet
American theoretical physicist, futurist and author
had papers published in physics journals covering topics such as superstring theory, supergravity, supersymmetry, and hadronic physics. In 1974, Kaku
Michio_Kaku
American physicist
Florida in Gainesville, Florida. He initiated the development of superstring theory. Ramond completed his BSEE from Newark College of Engineering (now
Pierre_Ramond
Theoretical process
also called the Hanany–Witten effect, refers to any process in a superstring theory in which two p-branes cross resulting in the creation or destruction
Hanany–Witten_transition
Pakistani theoretical physicist and superstring theory researcher
the field of superstring theory at the National Center for Physics, Hussain made contributions to the fields of superstring and string theory. He was the
Faheem_Hussain
Equivalence of two physical theories
consistent superstring theories are just different limiting cases of a single eleven-dimensional theory called M-theory. In quantum field theory and string
S-duality
Concept in cosmology
density much smaller than a zero-point energy suggested by quantum field theory? More unsolved problems in physics In cosmology, the cosmological constant
Cosmological_constant_problem
Hypothetical faster-than-light particle
respectively the open bosonic sector and closed bosonic sector, of RNS superstring theory prior to the GSO projection. However such tachyons are not possible
Tachyon
American theoretical physicist (born 1963)
for the Ultimate Theory, published in 1999 and a New York Times Best Seller, is a popularization of superstring theory and M-theory. It was a finalist
Brian_Greene
Principle in theoretical physics
The holographic principle is a property of string theories and a supposed property of quantum gravity that states that the description of a volume of space
Holographic_principle
American physicist
theoretical physicist who works on supersymmetry, supergravity, and superstring theory. He is currently the Toll Professor of Physics at the University of
Sylvester_James_Gates
Violation of charge-parity symmetry in particle physics and cosmology
this theorem, regarded as one of the basic principles of quantum field theory, charge conjugation, parity, and time reversal are applied together. Direct
CP_violation
between Cosmic String Theory and Superstring Theory” (2005), which discusses connections between cosmic strings and superstring theory. Ekushey Padak, education
Mahbubul_Alam_Majumdar
Manifold with Riemannian, complex and symplectic structure
metrics. Every smooth complex projective variety is a Kähler manifold. Hodge theory is a central part of algebraic geometry, proved using Kähler metrics. Since
Kähler_manifold
spacetime in M-theory. Proposed by Petr Hořava and Edward Witten, the theory is important for various relations between M-theory and superstring theory. nLab contributors
Hořava–Witten_theory
Unsolved problem in physics
such figures arise. In particular, one might be especially curious about a theory where three values are close to one, and the fourth is so different; i.e
Hierarchy_problem
Ten-dimensional supergravity
147. ISBN 978-3030651503. Polchinski, J. (1998). String Theory Volume II: Superstring Theory and Beyond. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1551439761
Type_IIB_supergravity
Collection of possible string theory vacua
In string theory, the string theory landscape (or landscape of vacua) is the collection of possible false vacua, together comprising a collective "landscape"
String_theory_landscape
Musical artist
backing band in 2019. On March 18, 2021, Kollman released the song "Superstring Theory" as a digital single on his Bandcamp site and announced a May 21 release
Jeff_Kollman
Graphical representation of supersymmetric algebras
doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.71.065002. S2CID 18179363. S. James Gates Jr.: "Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality Archived September 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine"
Adinkra_symbols_(physics)
Supergravity in eleven dimensions
Superstring Theory: 25th Anniversary Edition: Volume 2. Cambridge University Press. p. 314. ISBN 978-1107029132. Witten, E. (1995). "String theory dynamics
Eleven-dimensional supergravity
Eleven-dimensional_supergravity
Extended objects found in string theory
triggered the second superstring revolution and led to both holographic and M-theory dualities. The equations of motion of string theory require that the
D-brane
Prize awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics
Bertram (2008). "Physics Nobel Prize to Nambu, Kobayashi, and Maskawa for theories of symmetry breaking". Physics Today. 61 (12): 16–20. Bibcode:2008PhT.
Dirac_Medal_(ICTP)
Attempt to find a consistent theory of quantum gravity
renormalizability) is a concept in quantum field theory which aims at finding a consistent and predictive quantum theory of the gravitational field. Its key ingredient
Asymptotic_safety
field theory φ4 theory Sine-Gordon Toda field theory Theories whose matter content consists only of spinor fields Dirac theory: free spinor field theory Thirring
List of quantum field theories
List_of_quantum_field_theories
Branch of mathematics
spaces find uses in string theory. In particular, worldsheets of strings are modelled by Riemann surfaces, and superstring theory predicts that the extra
Geometry
Mathematical function
to determine the critical dimensions in bosonic string theory, superstring theory and M-theory. Schmidt, M. D. (2017). "Square series generating function
Ramanujan_theta_function
Topics referred to by the same term
Membrane Theory may refer to: M-theory, a theory in physics that unifies all of the consistent versions of superstring theory Membrane theory of shells
Membrane_Theory
Hypothetical elementary particle that mediates gravity
In theories of quantum gravity, the graviton is the hypothetical elementary particle that mediates the force of gravitational interaction. It is a quantum
Graviton
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : according to Reaney this is a nickname from an unattested Old English word cybbe meaning ‘clumsy’ or ‘thickset’. Reaney’s speculation is apparently based on taking the Middle English word kibble ‘cudgel’ as a diminutive of an unattested Old English word. Corresponding personal names have been postulated for the place names Kibworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybba’) and Kibblesworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybbel’); so, in theory, the surname could be a reflex of these Old English personal names.North German : nickname for a cantankerous person, from Middle Low German, Middle High German kiven ‘to quarrel’.
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and Irish (of Norman origin)
English, Scottish, and Irish (of Norman origin) : of disputed origin. It may be from a Celtic personal name derived from the element cam ‘bent’, ‘crooked’ (compare Cameron and Campbell). This was relatively frequent in Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire in the 12th and 13th centuries, perhaps as a result of Breton immigration. According to another theory it is a habitational name from Comines near Lille, but there is no evidence for this (no early forms with de have been found). In southern Ireland this Anglo-Norman name has been confused with 2.Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac CuimÃn (or Ó CuimÃn) ‘son (or ‘descendant’) of CuimÃn’, a personal name formed from a diminutive of cam ‘crooked’.Americanized form of French Canadian Vien, Viens, based on the misconception that these derive from French venire ‘to come’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a short form of the personal names Giles, Julian, or William. In theory the name would have a soft initial when derived from the first two of these, and a hard one when from William or from the other possibilities discussed in 2–4 below. However, there has been much confusion over the centuries.Northern English : topographic name for someone who lived by a ravine or deep glen, Middle English gil(l), Old Norse gil ‘ravine’.Scottish and Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gille (Scottish), Mac Giolla (Irish), patronymics from an occupational name for a servant or a short form of the various personal names formed by attaching this element to the name of a saint. See McGill. The Old Norse personal name Gilli is probably of this origin, and may lie behind some examples of the name in northern England.Scottish and Irish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac An Ghoill (see Gall 1).Norwegian : habitational name from any of three farmsteads in western Norway named Gil, from Old Norse gil ‘ravine’.Dutch : cognate of Giles.Jewish (Israeli) : ornamental name from Hebrew gil ‘joy’.German : from a vernacular short form of the medieval personal name Aegidius (see Gilger).Indian (Panjab) : Sikh name, probably from Panjabi gil ‘moisture’, also meaning ‘prosperity’. There is a Jat tribe that bears this name; the Ramgarhia Sikhs also have a clan called Gill.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of wet ground overgrown with brushwood, northern Middle English kerr (Old Norse kjarr). A legend grew up that the Kerrs were left-handed, on theory that the name is derived from Gaelic cearr ‘wrong-handed’, ‘left-handed’.Irish : see Carr.This surname has also absorbed examples of German Kehr.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. It may be a variant of a medieval name, Preville, a habitational name from a Norman place named with the elements pré ‘meadow’ + ville ‘settlement’. However, this theory is not supported by evidence of early forms.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Gloucestershire), Dutch, and German (also Türk)
English (mainly Gloucestershire), Dutch, and German (also Türk) : from Middle English, Old French turc, Middle High and Low German Turc ‘Turk’, from Turkish türk. In theory this could be an ethnic name but, both in England and northwest Europe, it is generally a nickname for a person with black hair and a swarthy complexion or a cruel, rowdy, or unruly person. The Dutch and German surname also represents a house name, derived from the use of a picture of a Turk as a house sign. It is also found as a nickname for someone who had taken part in the wars against the Turks.English : from a medieval personal name, a back-formation from Turkel, misanalyzed as containing the Old French diminutive suffix -el.Scottish : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Tuirc, a patronymic from the byname Torc ‘boar’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : ethnic name denoting someone from Turkey or anywhere in the Ottoman Empire, or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a Turk.Americanized form of the Greek ethnic name Tourkos ‘Turk’. See also Turco.
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Servant of the Protector
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Augmented by glory
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The honorable person in the world
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English
English : variant spelling of Capel.Americanized spelling of German Kappel or of Göbel (see Goebel).
Boy/Male
Muslim
Fascinating, Attractive (1)
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Bainbridge in North Yorkshire, named for the Bain river on which it stands (which is named with Old Norse beinn ‘straight’) + Old English brycg ‘bridge’.A family of this name was very prominent in Princeton, NJ, from the mid 17th century.
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v. t.
To overstrain.
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The theory or practice of living upon vegetables and fruits.
n.
A believer in the theory of vitalism; -- opposed to physicist.
pl.
of Theory
v. i.
To form a theory or theories; to form opinions solely by theory; to speculate.
a.
Pertaining to, or involving, vitalism, or the theory of a special vital principle.
n.
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
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The philosophical explanation of phenomena, either physical or moral; as, Lavoisier's theory of combustion; Adam Smith's theory of moral sentiments.
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One who advocates the undulatory theory of light.
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Of or pertaining to volcanoes; specifically, relating to the geological theory of the Vulcanists, or Plutonists.
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An exposition of the general or abstract principles of any science; as, the theory of music.
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A supposed collection of particles of very subtile matter, endowed with a rapid rotary motion around an axis which was also the axis of a sun or a planet. Descartes attempted to account for the formation of the universe, and the movements of the bodies composing it, by a theory of vortices.
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The act of superseding, or setting aside; supersession; as, the supersedure of trial by jury.
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The change of one species into another, which is assumed to take place in any development theory of life; transformism.
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A plan or theory something to be done; a design; a project; as, to form a scheme.
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The act or product of theorizing; the formation of a theory or theories; speculation.
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To be at the basis of; to form the foundation of; to support; as, a doctrine underlying a theory.
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The science, as distinguished from the art; as, the theory and practice of medicine.
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The act of superseding, or the state of being superseded; supersedure.