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This research aims to extend the equivalence principle from local to global metric data in the context of quantum gravity.

The Non-Perturbative Equivalence Principle

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This research aims to extend the equivalence principle from local to global metric data in the context of quantum gravity.
Proposing a non-perturbative generalization of the equivalence principle.
Analyzing the implications of the vanishing stress-energy tensor in topological quantum field theory.
Investigating consistency issues with spacetime topology changes.
Demonstrated that the vanishing stress-energy tensor contradicts spacetime topology changes.
Concluded that all fields must couple to local metric data, expanding the classical equivalence principle.
Provided a new framework highly constraining quantum gravity theory.

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Theoretical framework proposes a universal coupling of fields to global metric data, indicating constraints on quantum gravity.

Cummings et al. (2026) studied this question.

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