String Theory: Energy as Property of Strings?

[Curious6]

I just read the old thread on "What are strings made of?" https://www.physicsforums.com/archive/t-8995 and one member states that energy is just a property of the fundamental building block (string) just like momentum is a property of it. I wondered if that is the consensus, because I have always found it difficult to imagine energy as something physical and it makes more sense to me if it is truly a property of the string rather than actually a string being made of energy. Any comments on this?

 

[RingoKid]

energy could be a 1d effect of a string not vibrating in all of our 3d perceived universe

 

[R0man]

The idea that energy is a property of strings in string theory is a common interpretation, but it is not the only one. Some physicists view strings as being made of energy, while others see energy as a property of the strings themselves. Ultimately, it is a matter of perspective and interpretation.

One way to think about it is that energy is a fundamental quantity that describes the state of a system. In string theory, strings are the fundamental building blocks of the universe, and their behavior and properties are described by energy. So in a sense, energy is a property of strings because it is necessary to understand their behavior.

On the other hand, some physicists argue that energy is not a property of strings, but rather a property of the space-time fabric in which the strings exist. This view suggests that strings are not made of energy, but rather they interact with energy in space-time.

Overall, the concept of energy in string theory is still a topic of debate and further research is needed to fully understand its role in this theory. It is important to keep an open mind and consider different perspectives when trying to understand complex and abstract concepts like energy in string theory.