A new theory could finally unite gravity and quantum physics
Finnish physicists propose a breakthrough theory uniting gravity and quantum mechanics.
Two physicists from Aalto University believe they may have found a solution to one of science’s most enduring challenges: uniting gravity with quantum physics.
Mikko Partanen and Jukka Tulkki in Finland have proposed a new theoretical framework, called “unified gravity,” that treats gravity with the same mathematical structure as the other fundamental forces in the Standard Model.
Unlike previous attempts, their approach uses gauge theory symmetries similar to those found in quantum field theory. The new model introduces a space-time dimension field, allowing gravity to function like the other quantum forces without relying on curved spacetime.
Crucially, the theory appears renormalizable at first-order calculations, potentially avoiding the mathematical pitfalls that have plagued earlier efforts. While the theory remains untested experimentally, its success could provide vital insights into phenomena like black holes and the Big Bang.
Partanen and Tulkki have invited the global scientific community to scrutinise and extend their work. If validated, unified gravity could mark a pivotal moment in the quest to reconcile the laws of the cosmos in quantum physics.
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