On the Origin of Entropic Gravity and Inertia

Details On the Origin of Entropic Gravity and Inertia On the Origin of Entropic Gravity and Inertia

2010-03-23

arxiv.org/abs/1003.4464v3

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

9 pages, revtex4-1, 3 figures, the information theoretic origin of entropy added

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It was recently suggested that quantum field theory is not fundamental but emerges from the loss of information about matter crossing causal horizons. On the basis of this formalism, Verlinde's entropic gravity and Jacobson's thermodynamic gravity are derived from the Unruh effect and the holographic principle. The holographic screen in Verlinde's formalism can be identified as local Rindler horizons and its entropy as that of the bulk fields beyond the horizons. This naturally resolves some issues on entropic gravity. The quantum fluctuation of the fields is the origin of the thermodynamic nature of entropic gravity. It is also suggested that inertia is related to dragging Rindler horizons.

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