Combining general relativity and quantum theory: points of conflict and contact

T.Padmanabhan

Combining general relativity and quantum theory: points of conflict and contact

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arxiv gr-qc/0110046 v1 pith:OX4AE6Q4 submitted 2001-10-09 gr-qc astro-phhep-th

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The issues related to bringing together the principles of general relativity and quantum theory are discussed. After briefly summarising the points of conflict between the two formalisms I focus on four specific themes in which some contact has been established in the past between GR and quantum field theory: (i) The role of planck length in the microstructure of spacetime (ii) The role of quantum effects in cosmology and origin of the universe (iii) The thermodynamics of spacetimes with horizons and especially the concept of entropy related to spacetime geometry (iv) The problem of the cosmological constant.

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