More on the reverse Sokal

[Les Schaffer]

> Is this really the case with string theory? I know that there are
> conjectures in particle theory that would require enormous particle
> accelerators, but have never heard that about string theoretic
> conjectures.

to give just one example:

consider the _super_ part of superstring theory. super is short for
supersymmetric, a novel form of particle symmetry first suggested in
the early 70's (i believe).

supersymmetry requires that particles have --- errr ---
supersyemmetric partners, but to find supersymmetric partners to
particles would require collider energies still some way off: best bet
seems to be the LHC circa 2010.

see also:

http://superstringtheory.com/experm/index.html

http://physicsweb.org/article/world/12/10/3

see third of the way down at:

http://www.flonnet.com/fl1803/18030810.htm

see Peskin's comments (technical) at:

http://online.kitp.ucsb.edu/online/mtheory01/peskin/pdf/peskin.pdf

les schaffer