The Beginnings of a Quantum GEM Gravity Theory Based on Path Integrals

摘要

The GEM theory (Brandenburg, 2007) can be described in both its relativistically covariant and Newtonian forms. The GEM theory is an alloy of the Sakharov (1968), model of gravity as due to the quantum ZPF (Zero Point Fluctuation) and the Kaluza-Klein theory (Klein, 1926); 5th dimensional approach. The GEM is based on the postulate of gravity fields as arrays of ExB drifts or Poynting fields, and the postulate that both EM and gravity fields separated from each other with the formation of a 5th dimension coincidentally with the separation of protons and electrons. The Maxwell - Einstein equations coupled via a hydrogen plasma are recovered. A quantum theory of gravity is sketched out based on path integral methods. Gravity fields being transformable to EM fields and thus not subject to graviton high frequency instability, Planck length problems are solved by tachyon induced dark energy, to compensate for high mass densities. It is found that the classical General Relativity concept of "no prior geometry" does not survive the rigors of a physically reasonable quantization, and a spacetime that is locally "flat" even at short length scales results. Finally the physical meaning of the "hidden" fifth dimension is discussed, where the fifth dimension is identified physically as charge. This dimension is seen as allowing the appearance of matter from the vacuum. Also the equation for the important constant that accompanies this process a = (rnp/In4)i/2, where mp and me are the electron and proton masses respectively and where the formula a lna(a-1/2 +1)+lna results, will be briefly derived and discussed as allowing a lower action state for the universe.