String Theory Modifies Quantum Mechanics

Details String Theory Modifies Quantum Mechanics String Theory Modifies Quantum Mechanics

1992-07-29

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9207103v2

Phys.Lett.B293:37-48,1992

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

18 pages, CERN-6595/92

Scientific paper

10.1016/0370-2693(92)91478-R

We argue that the light particles in string theory obey an effective quantum mechanics modified by the inclusion of a quantum-gravitational friction term, induced by unavoidable couplings to unobserved massive string states in the space-time foam. This term is related to the $W$-symmetries that couple light particles to massive solitonic string states in black hole backgrounds, and has a formal similarity to simple models of environmental quantum friction. It increases apparent entropy, and may induce the wave functions of macroscopic systems to collapse.

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