Magnetic monopole

In physics, magnetic monopole is a term describing a hypothetical particle that could be quickly clarified to a person familiar with magnets but not electromagnetic theory as "a magnet with only one pole". In more accurate terms, it would have net "magnetic charge". Interest in the concept stems from particle theories like Grand Unified Theories and superstring theories that predict either the existence or the possibility of magnetic monopoles.

Related Topics:
Physics - Magnet - Electromagnetic theory - Pole - Particle theories - Grand Unified Theories - Superstring theories

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