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quantum gravity
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quantum gravityhas definition A theory of gravity that would properly include quantum mechanics. To date, there is no complete and self-consistent theory of quantum gravity, although successful quantum theories have been found for all the forces of nature except gravity. (See quantum mechanics.)has source: Lightman, A., Brawer, R. 1990 The Lives and Worlds of Modern Cosmologists, Harvard University Press, 2001-09-27 09:33:58.0
has definition A general term used to describe attempts to quantize gravity. The elementary particle of the gravitational field is the graviton.has source: Peat, D. 1988 Superstrings and the Search for a Theory of Everything, Contemporary Books, 2001-09-27 09:33:58.0
has definition A theory that successfully mergers quantum mechanics and general relativity, possibly involving modifications of one or both. String theory is an example of a theory of quantum gravity.has source: Greene, B. 1999 The Elegant Universe, W.W. Norton and Co., New York, 2001-09-27 09:33:58.0
is a kind of unified theory2001-09-27 09:33:58.0
theoryhas validity correct or incorrect with caveats2001-09-27 09:33:53.0
has author or reasearch group2001-09-27 09:33:53.0
has domain a field of research2001-09-27 09:33:53.0
has date or a range of dates for which the theory was active2001-09-27 09:33:53.0