Quantum time dilation: A new test of relativistic quantum theory
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2004.10810v2
- Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:02:03 GMT
- Title: Quantum time dilation: A new test of relativistic quantum theory
- Authors: Alexander R. H. Smith
- Abstract summary: A novel quantum time dilation effect is shown to arise when a clock moves in a quantum superposition of two relativistic velocities.
This effect is argued to be measurable using existing atomic interferometry techniques, potentially offering a new test of relativistic quantum theory.
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- Abstract: A novel quantum time dilation effect is shown to arise when a clock moves in
a quantum superposition of two relativistic velocities. This effect is argued
to be measurable using existing atomic interferometry techniques, potentially
offering a new test of relativistic quantum theory.
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