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
• Subproject of: SFB 1227: Designed Quantum States of Matter (DQ-mat) - generation, manipulation, and detection for metrological applications and tests of fundamental physics
• Applicant Institution: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Domenico Giulini; Professor Dr. Claus Lämmerzahl