quantum gravity

noun

1. physics a theory of the gravitational interaction that involves quantum mechanics to explain the force

Example Sentences

“In general, we need experiments in quantum gravity, not just theories. With experiments, we will have real science, which is what we all want in our quest to understand the universe a bit better and a bit more completely.”

From Salon

To search for signatures of quantum gravity, the team placed thousands of sensors throughout one square kilometer near the south pole in Antarctica that monitored neutrinos, unusual but abundant subatomic particles that are neutral in charge and have no mass.

From Science Daily

Several thousand sensors distributed over a square kilometer near the South Pole are tasked with answering one of the large outstanding questions in physics: does quantum gravity exist?

From Science Daily

"If as we believe, quantum gravity does indeed exist, this will contribute to unite the current two worlds in physics. Today, classical physics describes the phenomena in our normal surroundings such as gravity, while the atomic world can only be described using quantum mechanics. The unification of quantum theory and gravitation remains one of the most outstanding challenges in fundamental physics. It would be very satisfying if we could contribute to that end," says Tom Stuttard, Assistant Professor at NBI.

From Science Daily

"If the neutrino undergoes the subtle changes that we suspect, this would be the first strong evidence of quantum gravity," says Tom Stuttard.

From Science Daily