Quantum mechanics emerges from information theory applied to causal horizons

TL;DR

This paper proposes that quantum mechanics emerges from classical information theory related to causal horizons, linking information loss at horizons to quantum phenomena and connecting to entropic gravity.

Contribution

It introduces a novel perspective that quantum mechanics arises from information loss at causal horizons, bridging it with entropic gravity theories.

Findings

Quantum randomness can be derived from information loss at horizons.

Path integral quantization emerges from causal horizon considerations.

Links between quantum mechanics and entropic gravity are explored.

Abstract

It is suggested that quantum mechanics is not fundamental but emerges from classical information theory applied to causal horizons. The path integral quantization and quantum randomness can be derived by considering information loss of fields or particles crossing Rindler horizons for accelerating observers. This implies that information is one of the fundamental roots of all physical phenomena. The connection between this theory and Verlinde's entropic gravity theory is also investigated.