The Classical-Quantum Duality of Nature. New Variables for Quantum Gravity

Abstract

The classical-quantum duality at the basis of quantum theory is here extended to the Planck scale domain. The classical/semiclassical gravity (G) domain is dual (in the precise sense of the classical-quantum duality) to the quantum (Q) elementary particle domain through the Planck scale. This duality is universal. From the gravity and quantum variables (G, Q), we define new (QG) quantum gravity variables QG = (1/2) (G + Q) which include all (classical, semiclassical and quantum gravity) domains and the elementary particle domain passing by the Planck scale. Two values of G or Q variables are necessary for each variable QG. The complete analytic extension of the QG variables is performed. This allows us to reveal the classical-quantum duality of the Schwarzschild-Kruskal space-time: The exterior regions are classical/semiclassical while the interior is totally quantum, its boundaries being the Planck scale. Exterior and interior lose their difference near the horizon which turns to be quantum dressed, " l'horizon habille' ". QG variables are naturally invariant under G --> Q and conversely. Space-time reflections, antipodal symmetry and PT or CPT symmetry are contained in the QG symmetry, which also shed insight into the global properties of the Kruskal manifold and its present renewed interest...(Abridged)