JOURNAL ARTICLE

What if gravity isn’t quantum?

  • Published In: Science News, 2024, v. 205, n. 1. P. 15 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Conover, Emily 3 of 3

Abstract

Physicist Jonathan Oppenheim is challenging the prevailing view that gravity must be quantum in nature. He argues that since gravity is the warping of spacetime itself, it may not need to conform to quantum principles like other forces. Oppenheim proposes a theory that incorporates randomness into the way spacetime bends in response to quantum particles, which could explain the observed interference patterns in experiments. While some physicists find the theory unsatisfying, others believe it is worth exploring regardless of whether gravity is ultimately found to be classical or quantum. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2024/01, Vol. 205, Issue 1, p15
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:174279574
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