The End Of Gravity As a Fundamental Force?

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"At a symposium at the Dutch Spinoza-instituut on 8 December, 2009, string theorist Erik Verlinde introduced a theory that derives Newton's classical mechanics. In his theory, gravity exists because of a difference in concentration of information in the empty space between two masses and its surroundings. He does not consider gravity as fundamental, but as an emergent phenomenon that arises from a deeper microscopic reality. A relativistic extension of his argument leads directly to Einstein's equations."

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Slashdot Science Story | The End Of Gravity As a Fundamental Force


"Because the logic of the paper is being misrepresented in some reports, I add here some clarifications."

 

[CrusaderFrank]

The Pioneer space capsules are having their difficulties with "gravity" or what else is at work

 

[Old Rocks]

Interesting.