Theories of the Great Unification [1] ( Eng. Grand Unified Theory, GUT ) - in elementary particle physics a group of theoretical models that describe in a unified way strong , weak and electromagnetic interactions. It is assumed that at extremely high energies (above 10 14 GeV ) these interactions combine.
However, many theoretical physicists believe that combining these interactions without gravity does not make sense, and the path to the "Great Unification" lies through the creation of a " theory of everything ", most likely, based on one of theories of quantum gravity .
A brief overview of the various families of elementary and composite particles and theories describing their interactions . Elementary particles on the left are fermions , on the right are bosons . ( Terms - hyperlinks to VP articles )
See also
- Quantum gravity
- Standard model
- String theory
- M-theory
- Supersymmetry
- Loop quantum gravity
- Causal dynamic triangulation
- β An exceptionally simple theory of everything β
- Quantum field theory
- Unresolved problems of modern physics