On Non-Linear Quantum Mechanics, Space-Time Wavefunctions, and Compatibility with General Relativity

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2008.08663v1
• Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2020 20:43:15 GMT
• Title: On Non-Linear Quantum Mechanics, Space-Time Wavefunctions, and Compatibility with General Relativity
• Authors: W. David Wick
• Abstract summary: I show that NLQM is compatible with Einstein's theory of General Relativity. This kind of matter may violate the Strong Energy Condition even without a mass term.
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• Abstract: In previous papers I expounded non-linear Schrodingerist quantum mechanics as a solution of the Measurement Problem. Here I show that NLQM is compatible with Einstein's theory of General Relativity. The extension to curved space-times presumes adoption of "space-time wavefunctions" (sometimes called "multi-time wavefunctions") and some additional algebraic structure: a "bitensor" supplementing Einstein's metric tensor. This kind of matter may violate the Strong Energy Condition even without a mass term, possibly with implications for the formation of singularities within Black Holes.

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