Theoretical Physics
6 stories tagged Theoretical Physics.
A Second Dimension of Time Could Explain Quantum Weirdness
A physicist's new paper proposes that two dimensions of time—not one—could explain quantum entanglement and faster-than-light updates. Here's what the math actually claims.
Neil Turok's Case for Quantum Gravity Without Strings
Neil Turok's Case for Quantum Gravity Without Strings
Neil Turok argues quadratic gravity—a 1970s idea—may solve quantum gravity without strings or extra dimensions. Here's what that claim actually rests on.
Can Quantum Physics Really Send Messages to the Past?
Can Quantum Physics Really Send Messages to the Past?
An MIT group published a paper in Physical Review Letters claiming messages can be sent to the past. The math works. The interpretation is where things get complicated.
When Physics Breaks: What Black Holes Reveal About Reality
When Physics Breaks: What Black Holes Reveal About Reality
Physicist Juan Maldacena explains where our understanding of spacetime collapses—and what quantum mechanics might tell us about what happens next.
Einstein Got a Gift in 1949 That Broke Physics' Rules
Einstein Got a Gift in 1949 That Broke Physics' Rules
Kurt Gödel presented Einstein with a mathematical solution allowing time travel. Decades later, physicists still haven't found reasons to exclude it.
Why Gravitons Remain Elusive in Quantum Physics
Why Gravitons Remain Elusive in Quantum Physics
Exploring the challenges of detecting gravitons and what this means for quantum gravity.