Spacetime as an Emergent Causal Structure: A Quantum Mechanical Perspective

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Authors: Changlong Wen
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Abstract

This paper explores the fundamental nature of spacetime from the perspective of emergent causal structures, rooted in quantum mechanical principles. We propose a theoretical framework that treats spacetime not as a pre-existing background, but as a collective phenomenon arising from the interaction of quantum causal relations. By analyzing the constraints of causality and quantum coherence, we derive key implications for the emergence of classical spacetime geometry and the limits of local realism. Our results suggest a new way to bridge quantum mechanics and gravitational theory, providing a foundation for future studies in quantum gravity and spacetime physics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Relativity and Gravitational Theory Quantum Mechanics and Applications

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Journal / source
Preprints.org
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint