Conservation Laws and the Quantization of Gravity
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.08971v3
- Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:49:55 GMT
- Title: Conservation Laws and the Quantization of Gravity
- Authors: Tianfeng Feng, Chiara Marletto, Vlatko Vedral,
- Abstract summary: We analyze the interaction between quantum matter and a classical gravitational field.
We point out that, assuming conservation of momentum or energy, the classical gravitational field cannot change the momentum or energy of the quantum system.
Our analysis offers new perspectives for the study of quantum gravity.
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- Abstract: Adopting general frameworks for quantum-classical dynamics, we analyze the interaction between quantum matter and a classical gravitational field. We point out that, assuming conservation of momentum or energy, and assuming that the dynamics obeys Hamiltonian formalism or a particular decomposition property set out in the paper, the classical gravitational field cannot change the momentum or energy of the quantum system, whereas the quantum gravitational field can do so. Drawing upon the fundamental relationship between conservation laws and the quantum properties of objects, our analysis offers new perspectives for the study of quantum gravity and provides a novel interpretation of existing experimental observations, such as free fall.
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