quantum geometry

Quantum geometry is a branch of physics that explores how space itself behaves at extremely tiny scales, where quantum effects dominate. Unlike the smooth, continuous space we perceive daily, at these minute levels, space is thought to be made up of discrete, indivisible units or "quanta." This means geometry—shapes, distances, and angles—becomes fundamentally quantized. Quantum geometry aims to unify ideas from quantum mechanics and Einstein's general relativity, providing a framework to understand the fabric of the universe at its most fundamental level, potentially revealing new insights into the nature of space, time, and gravity.