"Kaluza-Klein theory" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: Kaluza-Klein theories [plural]
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  1. (physics) A model (not believed to be literally true) developed by physicists Theodor Kaluza and Oskar Klein that attempted to combine gravity and electromagnetism by adding a fifth dimension to our four-dimensional spacetime. Categories (topical): Physics, Relativity
    Sense id: en-Kaluza-Klein_theory-en-name-doQYNskD Disambiguation of Relativity: 60 40 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 59 41 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
  2. (physics) Any of a number of theories that try to explain forces by adding extra dimensions to our spacetime. Categories (topical): Physics
    Sense id: en-Kaluza-Klein_theory-en-name-BkoB0YIK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 55 45 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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