Quantum theory of fields and origin of gravity

Conference · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1986 · Int. J. Theor. Phys.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7074256

Gliner, E B

The unification of the quantum theory of fields and general relativity is supposed possible on the basis of Sakharov's hypothesis that gravity results from variations in vacuum fluctuations. It is shown that under very general conditions this hypothesis leads to Riemannian geometry of the world-lines of free particle motion. The origin of causal spacetime relations is discussed as the problem complementary to that of the source of geometry. This involves an interpretation of the EPR experiment and supports the idea that spacetime relations in microphysics result from adjusting quantum processes to the causality of macroscopic participators.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 7074256
• Report Number(s): CONF-8505305-
• Journal Information: Int. J. Theor. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 25:5; Conference: 3. Loyola conference on quantum theory and gravitation, New Orleans, LA, USA, 29 May 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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