Anyone familiar with the M-theory?

Question

i was told that it explains the big bang theory so i looked it up. i understand the basics--that it ties together 5 different theories of the vibrations of strings inside the atom that cause different dimensions.

but i was wondering if someone could explain it better. try to simplify it. i dont want like links to wikipedia.

Answer 1

um, sort of.

it explains the big bang theory indirectly, i wasnt one of the main reasons it was suggested.

basically M-theory is the newer, cleaner version of string theory. to spare you a lot of boring technical stuff, string theory says that there are 10 total dimensions and that elementary particles are made of vibrating strings of energy.

the problem with string theory is that after a few years 5 different forms of it began to emerge. physicists didnt like that. if its meant to be the theory of everything, the single theory that can describe everything in the universe, there should only be one theory. so eventually some scientist got the idea to add an 11th dimension to the equations, which made it all work out perfectly.

in M-theory, those strings can stretch into membranes, or simply branes. it one were to gain enough energy, it could grow to the size of our universe. the origin of the big bang, according to M-theory, is that 2 branes collided and the resulting energy expanded into our universe.

Answer 2

It is very deep  - and yes, after mind boggling scientific cr*p, it is still JUST a theory!

So let's KISS... and stay with the only creation, yeah? Not because it is simple to believe, but, only if you have been given Wisdom from God and insight, will it become simple to understand, by the Holy Spirit*

Answer 3

If you really want to understand, you'll have to go to grad school and study theoretical particle physics.  If you are a smart and motivated undergrad, you could probably read an introductory text like Barton Zweibach's string theory book.  If you want something more than wiki, but less than complete understanding, try one of Brian Greene's popular books.