On the quantum mechanics of entropic forces — HN submission

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On the quantum mechanics of entropic forces

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On the quantum mechanics of entropic forces — mentioned by raattgift

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:47:19 GMT

The local theory part of the Carney et al paper (preprint <https://arxiv.org/abs/2502.17575>) is interesting in that it isn't obviously related to string theory / holographic entropic gravity. Instead masses induce a spin polarization near them which is a lower entropy state. Two masses with two polarized spin-clouds will attract each other as the system tries to thermalize to a higher-entropy state. With careful choices of parameters, they can generate any central force, and they explore a particular choice which corresponds to Newtons 1/r^2 mutual attraction. The paper cannot deal with…

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On the quantum mechanics of entropic forces — HN submission

On the quantum mechanics of entropic forces — mentioned by raattgift