Composite quantum particles at the interface with general relativity - foundations and applications

by Dr. Magdalena Zych

University of Queensland

at Quantum optics seminar

Wed, 13 Apr 2022, 15:00
ZOOM only

Abstract

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88426146153

Abstract: A major goal of modern physics is to understand and test the regime where quantum mechanics and general relativity both play a role. I will discuss why and how looking at composite particles opens new avenues for both theoretical insights and laboratory tests of quantum and general relativistic effects. I will also show that composite particles have a natural interpretation as ideal quantum clocks, detectors, and even thermometers, and will highlight new results arising from this approach; for example, that semi-classical states of free composite particles are not Gaussian but a new class of states derived from a new uncertainty inequality for configuration space rather than for phase space variables.

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