Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brane
Noun
/breɪn/
Definition
A brane is a multidimensional object or surface in string theory and related fields of physics.
Examples
- The concept of a brane helps physicists understand the nature of our universe in string theory.
- In some theories, our entire universe may be a 3-brane embedded in a higher-dimensional space.
- Branes can interact with other branes, leading to various physical phenomena.
Meaning
In theoretical physics, a brane can have various dimensions, such as a 0-brane (a point), 1-brane (a string), or higher-dimensional analogs like 2-branes or 3-branes, which can exist in higher-dimensional spaces.
Synonyms
- dimensional object
- string
- manifold
