Superstring Theory's fix to the gravity problem.

[Lt. Staplic]

Okay I'm writing a paper on SST, and my English class isn't exactly on par with us scientifically, so I have to provide some good demonstrations. So without getting into a big debate about weather this is right or not, for those of you who know about it, here's how I'm thinking of explaining it:

Superstring Theory solves the problems of between the General Theory of Relativity and Quantum Mechanics because of the limit of the string's probing ability into the depths of space time as apposed to a point-particle which can probe ever finer into the depths. This solves the problem by "smearing out" the quantum fluctuation that cause gravity to break down in quantum theory. This is similar to dribbling a basket ball, specifically the process of pushing it down and making it come up where you want it. If you try and do this with a single finger, the task is difficult, but as you get ever finer points, like we do with current physics, the individual bumps on the surface begin to take effect making it almost impossible to accurately control the bouncing of the ball. Replace this single point approach with a large object like a hand, and while the bumps and groove are still in the ball, the size of the hand makes their effects negligible on the ability to have a controlled bounce of the ball.

This was just written off the top of my head, so the wording might change for the actual paper, though the essence is the same. So is my metaphore accurate enough, or am I completely off my base here.

Thanks for the help guys, I don't really have anyone around here that understands the theory enough to help me out.

[Mikey]

I can't help you much with SST, but with the English... the first sentence runs on, and repeats the term "probe." Also "opposed" is spelled... well, "opposed."

As to the content, I think I'd just try to make the metaphor a little mroe concrete. I get what you're saying, but someone with no previous interest in physics probably wouldn't. Try to explain how moving from traditional quantum mechanics to SST is related to using the hand instead of the finger.