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Overview"This thesis introduces a new theoretical tool to explore the notion of time and temporal order in quantum mechanics: the relativistic quantum ""clock"" framework. It proposes novel thought experiments showing that proper time can display quantum features, e.g. when a “clock” runs different proper times in superposition. The resulting new physical effects can be tested in near-future laboratory experiments (with atoms, molecules and photons as ""clocks""). The notion of time holds the key to the regime where quantum theory and general relativity overlap, which has not been directly tested yet and remains largely unexplored by the theory. The framework also applies to scenarios in which causal relations between events become non-classical and which were previously considered impossible to address without refuting quantum theory. The relativistic quantum ""clock"" framework offers new insights into the foundations of quantum theory and general relativity. " Full Product DetailsAuthor: Magdalena ZychPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 3.613kg ISBN: 9783319531915ISBN 10: 3319531913 Pages: 139 Publication Date: 13 February 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsClassical Clocks in General Relativity.- Quantum Clocks in General Relativity.- Quantum Complementarity and Time Dilation.- Interference of “Clocks” - Experimental Proposals.- Decoherence from Time Dilation.- Quantum Formulation of the Einstein Equivalence Principle.- Clocks Beyond Classical Space-Time.- Conclusions and Outlook.ReviewsAuthor Information"After graduating in Physics from the University of Łódź, Poland, Magdalena Zych joined the group of Časlav Brukner in Vienna -- first as an Erwin Schrödinger Junior Research Fellow, and then as a PhD student. Inspired by discussions with Vienna's frequent guests: Danny Greenberger (""G"" of the GHZ) and Oxford philosopher Harvey Brown, she quickly shifted her research interest from entanglement in relativistic quantum fields to joint foundations of quantum theory and general relativity. Currently, she continues to pursue this fascinating research line in sunny Brisbane (Australia) as a Fellow of the University of Queensland." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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