quantum gravitation
"Quantum gravitation" is a theoretical framework that aims to unify the principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.
Definition
C2Theoretical Physics
(technical, academic)A theoretical framework that aims to describe gravity using the principles of quantum mechanics.
Example
- Quantum gravitation seeks to explain how gravity works at the atomic and subatomic levels.
C2Theoretical Physics
(technical, academic)The study of gravitational forces within the context of quantum field theory.
Example
- Researchers in quantum gravitation aim to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics.
C2Theoretical Physics
(technical, academic)An area of physics that attempts to merge the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics to form a coherent theory of gravity.
Example
- Quantum gravitation could provide insights into the behavior of black holes and the early universe.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "quantum gravitation":
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