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brane

A multidimensional physical object in string theory and M-theory that can have any number of spatial dimensions, often serving as a subspace where strings can end.
Noun
pl: branes

This term is a specialized technical neologism derived from the word membrane. It is used exclusively within the context of theoretical physics, specifically string theory and M-theory, to describe dynamical objects of various dimensions. Because it is a highly technical term, it is rarely encountered outside of academic papers, physics textbooks, or popular science discussions regarding the nature of the cosmos.

In a mathematical or physical context, the term is used to describe the dimensionality of the object, such as a p-brane, where p represents the number of spatial dimensions. It is not used in biological or general contexts to refer to physical membranes.

Meanings

Noun

A multidimensional physical object in string theory and M-theory that can have any number of spatial dimensions, often serving as a subspace where strings can end.

The theory suggests that our entire universe may be a three-dimensional brane floating in a higher-dimensional space.

Examples

The theory suggests that our entire universe is a three dimensional brane floating in a higher dimensional space.

Trivia

The theory suggests that our entire universe is a three dimensional brane floating in a higher dimensional space.

Could the collision of two branes be the cause of the Big Bang?

Trivia

Could the collision of two branes be the cause of the Big Bang?

I wonder if there are other branes existing just millimeters away from us in the bulk.

none

I wonder if there are other branes existing just millimeters away from us in the bulk.

The professor explained how open strings are anchored to the brane.

School Life

The professor explained how open strings are anchored to the brane.

We need to calculate the tension of the brane to understand its stability.

Office

We need to calculate the tension of the brane to understand its stability.

Imagine a world where we can jump from one brane to another.

Fantasy

Imagine a world where we can jump from one brane to another.

Gravity is the only force capable of leaking off the brane into the bulk.

Trivia

Gravity is the only force capable of leaking off the brane into the bulk.

Is this p-brane model consistent with the observed cosmological constant?

Office

Is this p-brane model consistent with the observed cosmological constant?

The D-brane serves as a boundary for the strings in this specific configuration.

School Life

The D-brane serves as a boundary for the strings in this specific configuration.

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