Unified Theory Quest

The search for a unified theory—combining quantum mechanics and general relativity—represents the ultimate goal of theoretical physics:

• General relativity perfectly describes gravity and large-scale structures
• Quantum mechanics perfectly describes subatomic particles and forces
• These theories are mathematically incompatible in extreme conditions
• A unified theory would seamlessly explain all physical phenomena
• String theory and loop quantum gravity represent current attempts at unification

Finding this theory of everything would not just satisfy intellectual curiosity—it would provide a complete understanding of the universe's fundamental nature, potentially revealing new technologies and answering profound questions about existence.