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The search for quantum gravity effects II: Specific predictions

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The variety and structure of quantum gravity effects are described and the expected magnitude of the effects and a corresponding strategy for the search for these effects is discussed. We present some of the “predictions” of possible effects. These are no real predictions because these derivations do not start from an established physical theory; they start from some hypothesis. Furthermore, in some cases even the derivation is unclear and not settled.

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Lämmerzahl, C. The search for quantum gravity effects II: Specific predictions. Appl. Phys. B 84, 563–573 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00340-006-2375-y

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