String theory proposes that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are not point-like particles but rather one-dimensional strings that vibrate at different frequencies. These strings exist in a space that comprises more than the four observable dimensions (three spatial dimensions and one time dimension). In fact, string theory suggests that there are up to ten or eleven dimensions. Most of these extra dimensions are compactified, meaning they are curled up in such a way that they are not easily observable at macroscopic scales. The properties of these additional dimensions influence the physical characteristics of particles, such as their mass and charge, leading to a rich tapestry of possible physical phenomena. Mathematically, the extra dimensions can be represented in various configurations, which can be complex and involve advanced geometry, such as Calabi-Yau manifolds.
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