Is MOND Related to Renormalization? A Review on the Connection

In summary, the conversation is about Modified Newtonian Dynamics (MOND) and its relationship to field renormalization, with the person asking if anyone knows of a review article on the topic that is understandable for someone in condensed matter. The response mentions a Wikipedia article on MOND, but the person asking the question finds it unprofessional and is looking for a more specialized answer. They suggest asking in a different subforum for better responses.
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maverick_starstrider
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Hey,

I'm just curious, MOND (Modified Newtonian Dynamics) seems to have a character of field renormalization where G is a running constant. Is there something to this relationship? Does anyone know of a review article that discusses this (or at least an article that someone in condensed matter could understand)
 
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beamrider said:
This is the Wikipedia article about MOND:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modified_Newtonian_dynamics
It did not answer your question?

I don't see anything about renormalization in there. Plus the article seems kinda unprofessional. There are some statements in there that are either fishy or misleading. Regardless I don't see where I'm supposed to be looking.
 
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OK, in this case you have to wait for a specialist in MOND that, by chance, will find your question. It will take some time.
Your question is either vague or too professional, so most of the people do not understand what you really want.
 
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beamrider said:
OK, in this case you have to wait for a specialist in MOND that, by chance, will find your question. It will take some time.
Your question is either vague or too professional, so most of the people do not understand what you really want.

Um.. ok.. so you come to a thread about MOND and QFT and don't know MOND or QFT and decide to simply plop down wikipedia and hope for the best? Can't quite say I see the point. Anyway, I appreciate the time taken but someone who knows QFT will know what I'm talking about.
 
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I bet the most satisfactory answer you will ever get on this forum will be that page from Wikipedia, I mentioned.
You will be less satisfied with other answers.
 
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I wonder if this question would get more attention in the 'beyond the standard model' subforum ?
 

1. What is MOND?

MOND stands for Modified Newtonian Dynamics, which is a theory that proposes a modification to Newton's laws of gravity to explain the discrepancy between observed galactic rotation curves and the predictions made by gravity from visible matter. It suggests that there is an additional force at play in galaxies that becomes significant at low acceleration levels.

2. What is renormalization?

Renormalization is a mathematical technique used in quantum field theory to remove infinities that arise in certain calculations. It involves scaling physical quantities such as mass, charge, and energy to eliminate these infinities and make the theory more meaningful and predictive.

3. How does MOND relate to renormalization?

MOND has been proposed as an alternative to the theory of dark matter, which is often used as a solution to the discrepancy in galactic rotation curves. Some scientists have suggested that MOND can be explained through renormalization of a modified theory of gravity, rather than the existence of dark matter particles.

4. What evidence supports MOND and renormalization?

There is currently limited empirical evidence for MOND and renormalization. Some studies have shown that MOND can accurately predict the rotation curves of galaxies without the need for dark matter. However, more research and evidence are needed to fully support these theories.

5. What are the implications of MOND and renormalization for our understanding of the universe?

If MOND and renormalization are proven to be accurate, it could significantly change our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics. It would suggest that our current understanding of gravity and the behavior of matter on a large scale may be incomplete. It could also have implications for our understanding of the early universe and the formation of galaxies.

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