Unveiling Phase Space Modifications: A Clash of Modified Gravity and the Generalized Uncertainty Principle

Abstract

This study explores the link between Modified Gravity and modifications of phase space volume. Analyzing Fermi gas modifications {in the non-relativistic limit of the} Ricci-based gravities, we derive a generalized partition function in the grand-canonical ensemble, connecting Modified Gravity models with the Generalized Uncertainty Principle. Using this correspondence, we also establish bounds on the linear Generalized Uncertainty Principle: $-6\times10^{22}\lesssim\sigma\lesssim 3\times 10^{22}{\text{ s}}/{\text{kg m}}$, as well as lower bounds for Palatini $f(R)$ gravity $\beta > -7.51587\times 10^7 \text{ m}^2$ and Eddington-inspired Born-Infeld gravity $\epsilon > -1.88\times 10^7 \text{ m}^2$, ensuring microscopic stability. This connection also facilitates testing gravity proposals through tabletop experiments.