释义 |
Kaluza-Klein theory
Ka·lu·za-Klein theory K5008800 (kə-lo͞o′zə-klīn′)n.1. A theory that seeks to unify the force of electromagnetism as described by Maxwell's equations and the force of gravity as described by general relativity, explaining each as manifestations of a single fundamental force and introducing a hypothetical fifth dimension.2. Any of various physical theories introducing dimensions additional to the four dimensions of space and time. [After Theodor Kaluza (1885-1954), German mathematician and physicist, and Oskar Klein (1894-1977), Swedish physicist.] |