Finite Information Effects in Fundamental Physics
Abstract
We investigate the consequences of modeling space–time as a finite-information substrate composed of Planck-scale quantum memory cells. In this framework, physical laws traditionally formulated in a continuous setting emerge as effective descriptions of an underlying discrete, finite-capacity system. We introduce the concept of finite-information deviations, defined as systematic differences between ideal continuum dynamics and their realizations on a discrete informational structure. These deviations arise from bounded Hilbert space dimension, local imprint accumulation, and coarse-graining of quantum information. We demonstrate that such deviations manifest as additional contributions to effective field equations, naturally reproducing phenomena previously attributed to dark matter, dark energy, and quantum gravitational corrections. The framework preserves global unitarity and locality while introducing structured, scale-dependent modifications to continuum physics. We outline observational consequences and discuss the role of these deviations as fundamental features rather than imperfections of physical law.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Statistical Mechanics and Entropy
Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
Quantum many-body systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Preprints.org
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Publication date
- 20 April 2026
- Document type
- Preprint