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Foundations, Apr 3, 2024

This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY

Entropy, Sep 28, 2018

We construct a type of thermal quantum-clocks and show that various interesting relations between... more We construct a type of thermal quantum-clocks and show that various interesting relations between energy, entropy and geometry in space-time directly follow by partially synchronizing them in the sense of making them march in step with photon clocks.

Journal of Modern Physics, 2020

We show that the real existence of quantum-events, resulting from spontaneously broken unitary-ev... more We show that the real existence of quantum-events, resulting from spontaneously broken unitary-evolution by quantum-transactions, can explain the dynamic metric of space-time, governed by Einstein's equation, if light-clocks are being used to measure the rhythm of events. In the derivation of Einstein's equation there naturally arises a term for a cosmological constant Λ .

Journal of Modern Physics, 2017

The Born-rule, which assigns probabilities 2 2 a a p ψ ψ = to measurement outcomes, is one of the... more The Born-rule, which assigns probabilities 2 2 a a p ψ ψ = to measurement outcomes, is one of the fundamental axioms of quantum physics. It dates back to the time of the establishment of the formalism of quantum physics in the first half of the 20 th century. From the beginning, and particularly in connection with the development of different interpretations of the theory, there has been a desire/need to better understand the true nature of the Born-probabilities. Are they classical/epistemic of origin or are they irreducible and of on tic stature as a kind of intrinsic propensities of physical systems? We show that, by only using the mathematical formalism of the original theory, we find a possible answer.

Journal of Modern Physics, 2016

The clock-hypothesis is the fundamental assumption in the theories of relativity that duration, m... more The clock-hypothesis is the fundamental assumption in the theories of relativity that duration, measured by clocks, is proportionate to the length of their respective world lines. Over the years, there have been contributions both, theoretical and experimental in nature, either confirming or questioning this hypothesis. We give an elementary model of two classes of clocks, which turn out to be relativistic clocks, and by doing so also offer a basis to see the limitations of the clock-hypothesis. At the same time, we find support for a hypothesis of L. de Broglie, regarding the existence of an internal clock of electrons. Our aim is to give a precise, yet accessible account of the subject.

Entropy, 2019

We present a model, in which quantum-collapse is supposed to be real as a result of breaking unit... more We present a model, in which quantum-collapse is supposed to be real as a result of breaking unitary symmetry, and in which we can define a notion of “becoming”. We show how empirical space-time can emerge in this model, if duration is measured by light-clocks. The model opens a possible bridge between Quantum Physics and Relativity Theory and offers a new perspective on some long-standing open questions, both within and between the two theories.

Journal of Physics Communications, 2018

We consider a universe consisting of a finite number of electrons on Bohmian trajectories. We der... more We consider a universe consisting of a finite number of electrons on Bohmian trajectories. We derive a quasi-vacuum solution for the Schrödinger equation of the electron-system and establish a corresponding invariant vacuum energy density Λ. The result sheds light on some fundamental issues regarding the vacuum and the cosmological constant.

Foundations of Physics, 2021

The true nature of space and time has been a topic of natural philosophy, passed down since the p... more The true nature of space and time has been a topic of natural philosophy, passed down since the presocratic era. In modern times reflection has particularly been inspired by the physical theories of Newton and Einstein and, more recently, by the quest for a theory of quantum gravity. In this paper we want to specify the idea that material systems and their spatio-temporal distances emerge from quantum-events. We will show a mechanism, by which quantum-events induce a metric field between material systems, which is governed by Einstein's equation including a cosmological constant.

Entropy, 2017

Probabilities in quantum physics can be shown to originate from a maximum entropy principle.

Symmetry, 2018

We show that probabilities in quantum physics can be derived from permutation-symmetry and the pr... more We show that probabilities in quantum physics can be derived from permutation-symmetry and the principle of indifference. We then connect unitary-symmetry to the concept of “time” and define a thermal time-flow by symmetry breaking. Finally, we discuss the coexistence of quantum physics and relativity theory by making use of the thermal time-flow.

Entropy, 2018

We construct a type of thermal quantum-clocks and show that various interesting relations between... more We construct a type of thermal quantum-clocks and show that various interesting relations between energy, entropy and geometry in space–time directly follow by partially synchronizing them in the sense of making them march in step with photon clocks.

Journal of Modern Physics, 2015

We use an information-consistency or, equivalently, a thermodynamic equilibrium condition to deri... more We use an information-consistency or, equivalently, a thermodynamic equilibrium condition to derive Einstein's equations, both in case of a gravitational and an electrostatic field. We thus show the equivalence of an information-theoretic and a thermodynamic viewpoint in the analysis of the geometry of space-time.