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quantum gravity

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noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In Coltrane’s drawing, Mr. Alexander once glimpsed a geometric arrangement that helped him think about quantum gravity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

These minute variations were first proposed by physicist John Wheeler and are expected to arise in several leading quantum gravity theories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

"That direct link between quantum gravity and real data is rare and exciting."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Their findings suggest that the universe's rapid early expansion may have emerged naturally from a deeper and more complete theory known as quantum gravity.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

This, however, is difficult to determine in the case of quantum gravity, for two reasons.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

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