How are matter and spacetime connected above the Planck scale?

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In summary: Einstein Field Equation. However, at the Planck scale, spacetime becomes granular and indeterminable, making it difficult to fully understand the interface between matter and spacetime. Current theories suggest that quantum effects of matter are observed at much larger scales than the quantum effects of spacetime.
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How exactly is matter connected to spacetime above the Planck scale. We know that mass/energy/momentum or matter curve spacetime.. but how they are connected or binded or the interface between them?
 
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How exactly is matter connected to spacetime

I'm not sure what you mean by "connected". As you say, we know that stress-energy curves spacetime, and the Einstein Field Equation expresses this connection. What, beyond that, are you looking for?
 
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Hi,

How exactly is matter connected to spacetime above the Planck scale. We know that mass/energy/momentum or matter curve spacetime.. but how they are connected or binded or the interface between them?
Not sure if this relates to your question but Quantum Gravity theory is still a work in progress. The idea is that spacetime becomes granular and indeterminable at some scale. From what I can gather the current thinking is that if spacetime has discontinuities it is at a scale that is smaller than about 10-20 m. Planck length distances are about 10-15 smaller. (A proton is on the order of 100,000 times larger). Quantum effects of matter, therefore are observed at scales that are much greater than the scale at which quantum effects of spacetime could possibly be observed.

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1. What is Matter/Spacetime Binder?

Matter/Spacetime Binder refers to the concept that matter and spacetime are fundamentally interconnected and influence each other. This idea is often explored in the field of theoretical physics and cosmology.

2. How does Matter/Spacetime Binder relate to the theory of relativity?

Albert Einstein's theory of relativity states that matter and energy are two forms of the same thing, and that spacetime is a unified fabric that can be affected by mass and energy. Matter/Spacetime Binder builds upon this idea, suggesting that matter and spacetime are not just related, but bound together in a complex relationship.

3. What evidence supports the concept of Matter/Spacetime Binder?

There is currently no direct evidence for Matter/Spacetime Binder, as it is a theoretical concept. However, there are various phenomena and theories in physics that indirectly support the idea, such as the bending of spacetime by massive objects and the concept of quantum entanglement.

4. How does Matter/Spacetime Binder impact our understanding of the universe?

If the concept of Matter/Spacetime Binder is proven to be true, it would have a significant impact on our understanding of the universe. It could potentially help us explain various phenomena, such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and how gravity works on a fundamental level.

5. Are there any practical applications for understanding Matter/Spacetime Binder?

At this point, there are no known practical applications for Matter/Spacetime Binder. However, as our understanding of the concept evolves, it could potentially lead to new technologies and advancements in the field of theoretical physics and cosmology.

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