New theory links gravity, entropy, and quantum physics

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A new theory suggests that gravity may arise from entropy, potentially uniting Einstein's general relativity with quantum physics. This framework could also provide insights into dark matter and dark energy, which make up about 95% of the universe. The theory, proposed by Ginestra Bianconi, treats spacetime as a mathematical operator. It modifies Einstein's equations, replicating general relativity in low-energy conditions while predicting a cosmological constant that aligns better with observations of the universe's expansion. Bianconi's research also introduces a "G-field," which may explain dark matter's gravitational effects. This work, published on March 3 in Physical Review D, opens new avenues for understanding the cosmos.


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