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supersymmetry

/ˌsupərˈsɪmətri/

Meanings
noun
A theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces and which proposes a physical symmetry between bosons and fermions.

Examples :

"Scientists are exploring supersymmetry as a possible framework to connect all the fundamental particles and forces we observe in nature. "
theory physics science

Related Words

Illustration framework

framework noun

/ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/

A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.

"The house's new support framework is made of strong wooden beams, creating a sturdy structure. "

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration symmetry

symmetry noun

/ˈsɪmɪtɹi/

Exact correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis.

"The butterfly's wings displayed perfect symmetry, with identical patterns on both sides. "

Illustration fermions

fermions noun

/ˈfɜrmiˌɑnz/ /ˈfɜrmiənz/

(Standard Model) Any elementary or composite particle that has half-integer spin and thus obeys Fermi–Dirac statistics and the Pauli exclusion principle (equivalently, a particle for which the wavefunction of any system of identical such particles changes sign whenever two are swapped); a baryon, a lepton or a quark; (slightly more loosely) any such particle or any composite particle composed of fermions.

"According to the spin–statistics theorem, the wavefunction of a system of identical fermions (particles of half-integer spin) is antisymmetric under the operation of swapping any two particles."

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration possible

possible noun

/ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ /ˈpɑsəbl̩/

A possible one.

"A possible solution to the math problem is to use the formula. "

Illustration attempts

attempts noun

/əˈtɛmpts/

The action of trying at something.

"It was worth the attempt."

Illustration exploring

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

Illustration proposes

proposes verb

/prəˈpoʊzɪz/ /proʊˈpoʊzɪz/

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

"I propose going to see a film."

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"