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Self-consistent Solutions of Canonical Proper Self-gravitating Quantum Systems

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Generic self-gravitating quantum solutions that are not critically dependent on the specifics of microscopic interactions are presented. The solutions incorporate curvature effects, are consistent with the universality of gravity, and have appropriate correspondence with Newtonian gravitation. The results are consistent with known experimental results that indicate the maintenance of the quantum coherence of gravitating systems, as expected through the equivalence principle.

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The author gratefully acknowledges useful past discussions with Tepper Gill, Tehani Finch, and Lenny Susskind.

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Lindesay, J. Self-consistent Solutions of Canonical Proper Self-gravitating Quantum Systems. Found Phys 42, 1573–1585 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-012-9684-2

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