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What is membrane theory?

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

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Exploring Membrane Theory and Quantum Gravity

The chapter delves into the concept of membrane theory as an attempt to solve the puzzle of quantum gravity, discussing the clash between general relativity and quantum mechanics and the challenges of unifying these two fundamental descriptions of the universe. The conversation highlights the complexities that arise from merging the mathematical frameworks of these theories and emphasizes the theoretical nature of gravitons in understanding gravitational phenomena.

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