Gravitons: Clumping & Gravity Anomalies w/No Mass

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In summary, the conversation discussed the concept of gravity and its relation to gravitons. It was mentioned that gravity is an attractive pseudo force and that gravitons have zero mass, allowing them to move at the speed of light and potentially escape gravity wells. The conversation also touched on the unknown details of gravity in black holes without a quantum theory of gravity.
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The only thing i think i know about gravity is it is an attractive pseudo force, so when one imagines gravity as gravitons, why do they not clump together and cause gravity anomalies
(gravity with no mass)?
 
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Why pseudo force instead of force?

As for gravity with gravitons, that would be because they have zero mass, and therefore move at the speed of light, which means that they tend to escape pretty much whatever gravity well they're in.

Obviously something interesting must be happening with black holes, but I'm not sure we know the details of what happens there without a quantum theory of gravity on hand.
 

FAQ: Gravitons: Clumping & Gravity Anomalies w/No Mass

What are gravitons?

Gravitons are hypothetical particles that are believed to be responsible for the force of gravity. They are predicted by the theory of quantum mechanics and are thought to be the carriers of the gravitational force, similar to how photons are the carriers of the electromagnetic force.

How do gravitons clump and cause gravity anomalies without having mass?

According to the theory of quantum gravity, gravitons do not have mass but they do have energy. This energy can cause spacetime to warp and distort, creating the force of gravity. Gravitons also have the ability to clump together, forming what is known as a graviton condensate, which can further amplify the gravitational force.

Can gravitons be detected or observed?

Currently, there is no experimental evidence for the existence of gravitons and they have not been directly observed. However, scientists are working on experiments, such as the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), which may be able to indirectly detect the presence of gravitons.

How do gravitons fit into the theory of general relativity?

Gravitons are not explicitly included in the theory of general relativity, which describes gravity as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. However, the theory of quantum gravity, which attempts to unite the principles of quantum mechanics and general relativity, predicts the existence of gravitons.

Are there any known anomalies or deviations from the theory of gravitons?

While there is still much that is unknown about gravitons, the current theory of quantum gravity has been successful in predicting and explaining many phenomena, including the behavior of black holes and the expansion of the universe. However, there are still ongoing debates and research on how to fully integrate gravitons into our understanding of the universe.

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