Spacetime and Fields, a Quantum Texture

TL;DR

This paper explores the quantum structure of spacetime at small scales, highlighting the deep connection between coordinates and fields as dictated by quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Contribution

It presents a joint theoretical investigation into the quantum texture of spacetime, emphasizing the interplay between quantum principles and gravitational fields.

Findings

Quantum structure of spacetime is influenced by principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity.

Deep link between spacetime coordinates and fields is suggested.

The work extends previous research with new insights into quantum spacetime.

Abstract

We report on joint work, past and in progress, with K.Fredenhagen and with J.E,Roberts, on the quantum structure of spacetime in the small which is dictated by the principles of Quantum Mechanics and of General Relativity; we comment on how these principles point to a deep link between coordinates and fields. This is an expanded version of a lecture delivered at the 37th Karpacz School in Theoretical Physics, February 2001.