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String theory is a framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings. In string theory, the vibrations of these strings determine the various particles' properties, such as charge, mass, and spin. The different modes of vibration correspond to different particles, with the fundamental state of vibration corresponding to the graviton, the hypothetical particle that mediates the force of gravity.

String theory aims to reconcile quantum mechanics and general relativity, two fundamental theories of physics that have been difficult to reconcile. In string theory, the fundamental objects are one-dimensional, which suggests that the universe has more dimensions than the familiar four (three spatial dimensions and one time dimension). The most widely studied version of string theory, known as superstring theory, requires 10 dimensions, while M-theory, a related framework, requires 11 dimensions.

Despite its promise as a unified theory of all fundamental forces and particles, string theory has faced significant challenges. One major issue is that it has not yet made testable predictions that can be confirmed by experiments. Additionally, the theory requires extremely high energies to be tested, far beyond the reach of current particle accelerators. As a result, string theory remains a highly speculative and theoretical framework, with its validity and applicability still under debate among physicists.