Quantum dynamics under gravitation
(B08)
Subject Area
Optics, Quantum Optics and Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Fields
Term
from 2016 to 2020
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 274200144
We investigate form a theoretical perspective the problem of how quantum systems react to the influence of general, fully relativistic (Einsteinian) gravitational fields. We aim for the formulation of a Quantum-Equivalence-Principle (QEP) that rules general couplings between quantum-matter and gravity. Using this we will, e.g., give reliable estimates of gravity's influence on large-scale atom interferometry and clock-corrections. QEP will provide the theoretical basis for the design of novel quantum-tests of Einstein's equivalence principle (Universality of free fall and redshift).
DFG Programme
Collaborative Research Centres
