I Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) 1.0

[Charles1]

TL;DR Summary

Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) posits that entropy gradients in spacetime create emergent forces—termed "entropic tensions"—which guide the formation and stabilization of fundamental particles, eventually creating hadrons like protons and neutrons.

ETC suggests these entropy-driven forces are fundamental in shaping matter at quantum scales, paralleling established concepts such as entropic gravity. ETC does not propose new fundamental physics; rather, it emphasizes entropy gradients as key organizing influences that naturally complement standard frameworks like Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and classical thermodynamics.



Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) aligns with well-established ideas from statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, where entropy gradients naturally produce emergent forces that guide the formation and stabilization of fundamental particles, specifically hadrons such as protons and neutrons. This principle resonates with the concept of entropic forces discussed by Verlinde (2011), where gravity itself has been explored as an emergent phenomenon resulting from entropy gradients.

At the quantum scale, entropy-driven processes influence the organization of quarks into stable hadronic states, echoing standard quantum chromodynamics (QCD) and the well-documented confinement of quarks and gluons (Gross & Wilczek, 1973; Politzer, 1973). The idea that entropy gradients guide the stabilization of matter complements existing frameworks without contradicting established particle physics models.

Furthermore, the principle underlying ETC parallels phenomena observed at cosmological scales. The entropy-based interpretation is consistent with established models describing cosmological horizons (Bekenstein, 1973; Hawking, 1974), cosmic acceleration (Riess et al., 1998; Perlmutter et al., 1999), and large-scale structure formation governed by gravitational collapse and entropy production through virialization processes (Peebles, 1980).

While ETC itself formally concludes at the hadronic epoch, it naturally complements the thermodynamic explanations prevalent in modern cosmology, such as the holographic principle (t'Hooft, 1993; Susskind, 1995) and the observed arrow of time dictated by entropy growth (Penrose, 1989). This compatibility underscores the universal role of entropy as a fundamental organizing force in physics, bridging microscopic particle dynamics and macroscopic cosmic evolution.

If anyone is interested in more info on Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) let me know

 

[Dale]

I haven’t heard of this. Can you please post a peer reviewed article on it?

 

[DrChinese]

(Gross & Wilczek, 1973; Politzer, 1973). The idea that entropy gradients guide the stabilization of matter complements existing frameworks without contradicting established particle physics models.

Furthermore, the principle underlying ETC parallels phenomena observed at cosmological scales. The entropy-based interpretation is consistent with established models describing cosmological horizons (Bekenstein, 1973; Hawking, 1974), cosmic acceleration (Riess et al., 1998; Perlmutter et al., 1999), and large-scale structure formation governed by gravitational collapse and entropy production through virialization processes (Peebles, 1980).

While ETC itself formally concludes at the hadronic epoch, it naturally complements the thermodynamic explanations prevalent in modern cosmology, such as the holographic principle (t'Hooft, 1993; Susskind, 1995) and the observed arrow of time dictated by entropy growth (Penrose, 1989). …

Shockingly old references considering the vast cosmological research of the last 30 years. Oh, and let’s not overlook the vast experimental progress into understanding various quark models.

 

[PeterDonis]

Shockingly old references

Those references have nothing to do with the claims the OP is making. @Dale has asked the OP for a reference that does.

 

[Charles1]

DrChinese, you said Shockingly old references this may help.

Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) 1.01

Entropic Tension Cosmology (ETC) posits that entropy gradients in spacetime give rise to emergent forces—termed "entropic tensions"—which influence the formation and stabilization of fundamental particles, such as hadrons (protons and neutrons). This concept aligns with established ideas in statistical mechanics and thermodynamics, where entropy gradients naturally produce emergent forces that guide the organization of matter at quantum scales.
Supporting References:

1. Entropic-Force Cosmology and Accelerated Expansion: Zamora and Tsallis (2022) analyze thermodynamically consistent entropic-force cosmological models, providing a concrete physical understanding of the accelerated expansion of the universe as a consequence of entropy associated with information storage. arxiv.org+4arxiv.org+4arxiv.org+4
2. Entropy in Particle Dynamics: The study of entropy production in systems like run-and-tumble particles offers insights into entropy-driven processes influencing particle behavior, which can be analogously applied to the organization of quarks into stable hadronic states. mdpi.com
3. Entropic Force and Brane Cosmology: Research exploring the role of entropic forces within brane cosmology frameworks provides a broader context for understanding entropy-driven phenomena in the universe's evolution. researchgate.net

These references illustrate that the principles underlying ETC are consistent with current scientific understanding and research, emphasizing the role of entropy gradients in both particle formation and cosmological dynamics.

QCD

The foundational concepts of ETC align with established theories in physics. For instance, the AdS/CFT correspondence demonstrates a relationship between gravitational theories in Anti-de Sitter space and conformal field theories, which include aspects of QCD. Additionally, Erik Verlinde's work on entropic gravity explores gravity as an emergent phenomenon arising from entropy, paralleling the entropy-driven forces proposed in ETC. These studies provide a theoretical framework that supports the integration of entropic principles with quantum field theories like QCD.

I have used C* algebra to show ETC's mathematical compliance with current observations. Also, ETC makes testable predictions that can falsify its claims. If there is an interest let me know.

 

[PeterDonis]

Thread closed for moderation while references are reviewed.

 

[PeterDonis]

After moderator review, the second and third references provided are not acceptable as a basis for PF discussion.

The first reference is about "Entropic Force Cosmology", not "Entropic Tension Cosmology", so while it is acceptable as a basis for PF discussion, it is not about the topic of this thread.

Therefore, this thread will remain closed. @Charles1 if you have a particular question about the first reference, please start a new thread with an appropriate thread topic to ask it. Please note that just posting a reference or a topic and saying "let me know if you're interested in more information" is not acceptable as a PF thread start.