The Magnetic Monopole Theory posits the existence of magnetic monopoles, hypothetical particles that carry a net "magnetic charge". Unlike conventional magnets, which always have both a north and a south pole (making them dipoles), magnetic monopoles would exist as isolated north or south poles. This concept arose from attempts to unify electromagnetic and gravitational forces, suggesting that just as electric charges exist singly, so too could magnetic charges.
In mathematical terms, the existence of magnetic monopoles modifies Maxwell's equations, which describe classical electromagnetism. For instance, the divergence of the magnetic field would be replaced by , where represents the magnetic charge density. Despite extensive searches, no experimental evidence has yet confirmed the existence of magnetic monopoles, but they remain a compelling topic in theoretical physics, especially in gauge theories and string theory.
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