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Pang, Belinda Heyun (2018) Theoretical Foundations for Quantum Measurement in a General Relativistic Framework. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/dfyy-y188. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082018-212416022
Abstract
In this work, we develop theoretical formulations to analyze experimentally relevant quantum measurement schemes in a general relativistic framework, and discuss their implications versus the Newtonian or non-relativistic viewpoints. Specifically, we address (i) matter waves in simple free fall, (ii) the Mach-Zehdner atom interferometer with light-matter interaction and (iii) optomechanical systems. The motivation is to explore the regime of physics where gravity and relativistic effects become pertinent for quantum experiments due to the increase in system size and complexity. Such experiments may illuminate a way forward to reconcile the independently successful but apparently paradoxical theories of gravity and quantum mechanics, where sound theoretical foundations are necessary to help guide the search for new physics at their interface.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.)) | ||||||
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| Subject Keywords: | Quantum mechanics, quantum measurement, general relativity, quantum fields, equivalence principle, decoherence, gravitational waves, atom interferometry, matter waves, optomechanics | ||||||
| Degree Grantor: | California Institute of Technology | ||||||
| Division: | Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||
| Major Option: | Physics | ||||||
| Thesis Availability: | Public (worldwide access) | ||||||
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| Group: | Institute for Quantum Information and Matter, Astronomy Department | ||||||
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| Defense Date: | 29 May 2018 | ||||||
| Record Number: | CaltechTHESIS:06082018-212416022 | ||||||
| Persistent URL: | https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:06082018-212416022 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.7907/dfyy-y188 | ||||||
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| Default Usage Policy: | No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided. | ||||||
| ID Code: | 11057 | ||||||
| Collection: | CaltechTHESIS | ||||||
| Deposited By: | Belinda Pang | ||||||
| Deposited On: | 12 Jun 2018 19:59 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 02 Jun 2020 21:44 |
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