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What does supergravity mean?

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  1. (physics) A field theory combining supersymmetry and general relativity.
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Lurking in the 11 th dimension was an entirely new theory which could reduce down to 11 dimensional supergravity as well as 10 dimensional string theory and p-brane theory.
The advantage of the extra dimensions is that they allow supergravity theories to incorporate the electromagnetic, weak, and strong forces as well as gravity.
Hyperspace theory is also referred to as Kaluza-Klein theory and supergravity.
Theories involving supersymmetry in its local form are therefore often known as supergravity theories.
If global supersymmetry doesn't work, then what about local supersymmetry, i.e. supergravity?
His groundbreaking work in the areas of superstring theory, supersymmetry and supergravity has made him a leading expert on the topic.

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