Three principles of quantum gravity in the condensed matter approach

Jonathan Bain

doi:10.1016/j.shpsb.2013.09.007

Three principles of quantum gravity in the condensed matter approach

Jonathan Bain

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Abstract

Research on quantum gravity (QG) has historically relied on appeals to guiding principles. This essay frames three such principles within the context of the condensed matter approach to QG. I first identify two distinct versions of this approach, and then consider the extent to which the principles of asymptotic safety, relative locality, and holography are supported by these versions. The general hope is that a focus on distinct versions of a single approach may provide insight into the conceptual and foundational significance of these principles.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	154-163
Number of pages	10
Journal	Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B - Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
Volume	46
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsb.2013.09.007
State	Published - May 2014

Keywords

Asymptotic safety
Condensed matter
Effective field theory
Holography
Quantum gravity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

History
General Physics and Astronomy
History and Philosophy of Science

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