Entropy (hidden information) changes the scale of spacetime to create gravity. Read below to see how this new theory of gravity solves science’s deepest mysteries.
I am developing a new theory of gravity in which the scale of time and space change depending on quantum entropy instead of mass. In this theory, changes in quantum entropy (hidden information about position and momentum) underlie special relativity, gravity and the expansion of space. I use these changes to explain the phenomena attributed to dark matter and the expansion of the universe.
My theory builds on the work of Erik Verlinde’s emergent gravity, which also connects entropy to Newtonian gravity.
So far, my most important finding is that the black hole event horizon can radiate information away directly, instead of relying on entanglement with particles just outside of the event horizon. This change from General Relativity resolves the black hole information paradox.
A corrected version of my article can be found with this link. The original version can be found in the publication sections below. An erratum correcting a mistake in the original article is in press.
I am currently working to refine the mechanism of my idea, and to apply it to galactic systems. I am working on a new manuscript and expect to submit it soon.
My prior work can be found below. It attempts to link the entropy scale factor with other galactic phenomena, including the expansion of space and the dark matter phenomena.
A simple change with profound results.
At the 2023 LSU Gravity Workshop (center)
Publications
“Entropy Scale Factor Could Solve Event Horizon Paradoxes,” Physics Essays, June 2025.
“Quantum Entropy and the Mechanism of Gravity,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, February 5, 2024.
“Errata and Addendum: Theory of Gravity Dependent on Entropy,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, March 23, 2024.
“Theory of Gravity Dependent on Entropy,” Reports in Advances of Physical Sciences, July 19, 2023.
“Microstates of Position and Momentum Result in Gravitational Entropy,” Physics Essays, September 29, 2022.
“Entropy Scale Factor May Explain Gravity, Dark Matter, and the Expansion of Space,” Physics Essays, February 2, 2022.
“Erratum and Addendum: Entropy Scale Factor May Explain Gravity, Dark Matter, and the Expansion of Space,” Physics Essays, March 8, 2022.
“Black Holes and the Expanding Universe,” Medium/Predict, February 23, 2023
“Does Gravity Cause Black Hole Entropy?” Medium/Predict, October 31, 2022
“Why is the Universe Expanding?” Medium/Predicts, July 12, 2022
“Do We Know What Causes Gravity?” Medium/Predict, March 20, 2022
“The Next Great Idea in Physics Will Come from an Amateur,” Medium/Predict, March 3, 2022
“Nature in the Balance.” Medium/Predict, October 16, 2020
About Me
I’m an amateur physicist in Indianapolis, and I spend my free time thinking about time, space and information. For more information see my personal webpage.
Contact
Please contact me with any questions or advice. There’s lots of ways I’d like to expand this theory, and I’m always looking for collaborators.
Email
chriswatsonphysics@gmail.com