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Deterrents to a Theory of Quantum Gravity

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As shown previously, quantum mechanics directly violates the weak equivalence principle in general, and thus indirectly violates the strong equivalence principle in all dimensions. The present paper shows that quantum mechanics also directly violates the strong equivalence principle unless it is arbitrarily abetted in hindsight. Vital domains are shown to exist in which quantum gravity would be non-applicable. There are classical subtleties in which the strong equivalence principle appears to be violated, but is not. Neutron free fall interference experiments in a gravitational field are examined, as is Galileo's falling body assertion and the misconception it leads to.

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Rabinowitz, M. Deterrents to a Theory of Quantum Gravity. Int J Theor Phys 46, 1403–1415 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-006-9278-x

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