quantum gravity
"Quantum gravity" is an advanced field of theoretical physics focused on integrating the principles of quantum mechanics with the concept of gravity.
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Definition
C2Theoretical Physics
(technical, academic)A field aiming to reconcile the principles of quantum mechanics with general relativity to describe gravity.
Example
- Researchers in quantum gravity seek to understand how gravity operates at the quantum level.
- String theory and loop quantum gravity are two prominent approaches in the study of quantum gravity.
C2Gravitational Force
(technical, academic)The modeling of gravitational force as a quantum field.
Example
- Quantum gravity suggests that gravity may exhibit quantum fluctuations.
- The study of black holes often involves concepts from quantum gravity.
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