It is. But a quantum theory of gravity, by definition, is - well - quantized, which means it is incompatible with a field theory of gravity.Troponin said:I've always wondered that myself. I figured it is explained by gravitational field theory, which I have yet to learn.
DaveC426913 said:It is. But a quantum theory of gravity, by definition, is - well - quantized, which means it is incompatible with a field theory of gravity.
Gravitons are hypothetical particles that are thought to be carriers of the force of gravity. They are predicted by certain theories, such as string theory, but have not yet been observed or proven to exist.
Gravitons are believed to be involved in the formation and behavior of black holes. They are thought to be responsible for the gravitational pull that causes matter to collapse and form a singularity, the defining feature of a black hole.
No, gravitons are subject to the same laws of physics as other particles, which means they cannot escape from within the event horizon of a black hole. Once they cross this point of no return, they are unable to escape the intense gravitational pull.
Gravitons are unique in that they are believed to have no mass or charge, and only interact with other particles through the force of gravity. This makes them difficult to detect and study, as they do not behave like other particles in the Standard Model of particle physics.
Scientists are still working to understand the role of gravitons in the behavior of black holes, as well as trying to find ways to detect or observe them. There are also ongoing efforts to reconcile theories of gravity, such as general relativity, with the concept of gravitons from quantum physics.