Finite Information Effects in Fundamental Physics

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Authors: Florian Neukart, E. J. Marx
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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