Space-time Superpositions as Fluctuating Geometries

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Abstract

One of the most central questions of modern physics surrounds the nature of quantum gravity, this theory is a necessity in understanding phenomena such as black holes and the big bang. Our approach seeks to utilize one of these such phenomena, black holes, to construct a quantum corrected model of blackholes in the semi-classical limit. In a previous paper, this was done through the introduction of quantum fluctuations on the classical metric components. This method produced nonlocal effects while preserving critical properties such as general covariance. In this follow up paper we are reinterpreting this model as superpositions of multiple classical black hole spacetimes of varying masses. This expands the potential applicability of this model to other areas.

* This work was supported in part by NSF grant PHY-2206591

Presenters

  • Aurora Colter

    Pennsylvania State University

Authors

  • Aurora Colter

    Pennsylvania State University

  • Källan Berglund

    Pennsylvania State University

  • Martin Bojowald

    Pennsylvania State University