I'm sorry, but I have no idea what you mean by "singular, rectilinear motion".dtrain92pitt said:Excuse me if I'm unclear, I've only recently begun with grasping gravitational study. My understanding of relativity is one of singular, rectilinear motion. Since it was established by classical methods, I wondered what that entailed by quantum means.
Quantum gravity is a theoretical framework that aims to reconcile the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics, which describe the behavior of gravity and the other fundamental forces at the microscopic level.
Classical theories of gravity, such as Newton's law of gravitation and Einstein's theory of general relativity, describe gravity as a force that acts between massive objects. Quantum gravity, on the other hand, considers gravity as a fundamental force of nature that is mediated by particles called gravitons.
Yes, quantum gravity proposes that space is not a continuous and infinitely divisible entity, but rather it is made up of discrete units or "quanta" of space. This idea is known as "quantization of spacetime."
Quantizing space allows for the incorporation of the principles of quantum mechanics into the theory of gravity, which is necessary to explain the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. It also helps to resolve some of the paradoxes and inconsistencies that arise when trying to combine general relativity and quantum mechanics.
Currently, there is no direct observational evidence for non-singular space. However, the predictions of quantum gravity, such as the existence of gravitons and the quantization of space, have been tested and verified through experiments and observations. Further research and observations are needed to fully understand the nature of space and validate the concept of non-singular space in quantum gravity.