Naive Quantum Gravity

Abstract:A possible alternative route to a quantum theory of gravity is described. The usual path quantises the gravitational field in order to introduce the statistical structure characteristic of quantum mechanics. The procedure followed here instead is to remove the probabilistic element of quantum theory by using the less-common technique of introducing final boundary conditions as well as initial on the source. The relevant quantum formalism then becomes compatible with the non-statistical nature of general relativity and a viable theory can be constructed without difficulty. The view taken here is that the lack of both experimental guidance and theoretical consensus lends justification to considering such less mainstream ideas.

arXiv:1502.02058 [gr-qc]

(or arXiv:1502.02058v4 [gr-qc] for this version)

https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.1502.02058 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite

Quantum Studies: Mathematics and Foundations, Vol. 13, Article 38 (2026)

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