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Chapter 39: Problem 11

What forces would be unified by GUTs?

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The forces that would be unified by GUTs are the strong (or nuclear), the weak, and the electromagnetic forces. The gravitational force is typically not included in GUTs.

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Understanding GUTs

GUTs or Grand Unified Theories are a type of quantum field theory that strive to unify the electromagnetic, strong, and weak nuclear forces, that are distinct at low energies, into a single force at extremely high energies, as would be present in the early universe.
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Forces under GUTs

Under GUTs, the strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force and electromagnetic force would be unified. Each of these three forces are different manifestations of a single force. This unifying force does not hold at the comparatively low energies that currently prevail in the universe.
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Exclusion of Gravity

The gravitational force, described by general relativity, is not typically included in GUTs. The unification of gravity with the other three forces is a subject under the field of quantum gravity.

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