scholarly journals Fast Vacuum Fluctuations and the Emergence of Quantum Mechanics

2021 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard ’t Hooft
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Quantum Interference ◽  
Direct Detection ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Vacuum Fluctuations ◽  
Heavy Particles ◽  
Evolving Systems ◽  
Gedanken Experiment ◽  
Classical Computer

AbstractFast moving classical variables can generate quantum mechanical behavior. We demonstrate how this can happen in a model. The key point is that in classically (ontologically) evolving systems one can still define a conserved quantum energy. For the fast variables, the energy levels are far separated, such that one may assume these variables to stay in their ground state. This forces them to be entangled, so that, consequently, the slow variables are entangled as well. The fast variables could be the vacuum fluctuations caused by unknown super heavy particles. The emerging quantum effects in the light particles are expressed by a Hamiltonian that can have almost any form. The entire system is ontological, and yet allows one to generate interference effects in computer models. This seemed to lead to an inexplicable paradox, which is now resolved: exactly what happens in our models if we run a quantum interference experiment in a classical computer is explained. The restriction that very fast variables stay predominantly in their ground state appears to be due to smearing of the physical states in the time direction, preventing their direct detection. Discussions are added of the emergence of quantum mechanics, and the ontology of an EPR/Bell Gedanken experiment.

scholarly journals The scalar chemical potential in cosmological collider physics

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arushi Bodas ◽  
Soubhik Kumar ◽  
Raman Sundrum
Keyword(s):  
Particle Production ◽  
Chemical Potential ◽  
Direct Detection ◽  
Heavy Particle ◽  
Scalar Particle ◽  
Energy Scale ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Tree Level ◽  
Heavy Particles ◽  
Non Gaussian

Abstract Non-analyticity in co-moving momenta within the non-Gaussian bispectrum is a distinctive sign of on-shell particle production during inflation, presenting a unique opportunity for the “direct detection” of particles with masses as large as the inflationary Hubble scale (H). However, the strength of such non-analyticity ordinarily drops exponentially by a Boltzmann-like factor as masses exceed H. In this paper, we study an exception provided by a dimension-5 derivative coupling of the inflaton to heavy-particle currents, applying it specifically to the case of two real scalars. The operator has a “chemical potential” form, which harnesses the large kinetic energy scale of the inflaton, $$ {\overset{\cdot }{\phi}}_0^{1/2}\approx 60H $$ ϕ ⋅ 0 1 / 2 ≈ 60 H , to act as an efficient source of scalar particle production. Derivative couplings of inflaton ensure radiative stability of the slow-roll potential, which in turn maintains (approximate) scale-invariance of the inflationary correlations. We show that a signal not suffering Boltzmann suppression can be obtained in the bispectrum with strength fNL ∼ $$ \mathcal{O} $$ O (0.01–10) for an extended range of scalar masses $$ \lesssim {\overset{\cdot }{\phi}}_0^{1/2} $$ ≲ ϕ ⋅ 0 1 / 2 , potentially as high as 1015 GeV, within the sensitivity of upcoming LSS and more futuristic 21-cm experiments. The mechanism does not invoke any particular fine-tuning of parameters or breakdown of perturbation-theoretic control. The leading contribution appears at tree-level, which makes the calculation analytically tractable and removes the loop-suppression as compared to earlier chemical potential studies of non-zero spins. The steady particle production allows us to infer the effective mass of the heavy particles and the chemical potential from the variation in bispectrum oscillations as a function of co-moving momenta. Our analysis sets the stage for generalization to heavy bosons with non-zero spin.

scholarly journals FOUR-PARTICLE ANYON EXCITON: BOSON APPROXIMATION

1995 ◽  
Vol 09 (02) ◽  
pp. 123-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. E. Portnoi ◽  
E. I. Rashba
Keyword(s):  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Electron Density ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Hypergeometric Functions ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Confluent Hypergeometric Functions ◽  
Full Symmetry ◽  
Hole Confinement ◽  
Boson Approximation

A theory of anyon excitons consisting of a valence hole and three quasielectrons with electric charges –e/3 is presented. A full symmetry classification of the k = 0 states is given, where k is the exciton momentum. The energy levels of these states are expressed by quadratures of confluent hypergeometric functions. It is shown that the angular momentum L of the exciton ground state depends on the distance between the electron and hole confinement planes and takes the values L = 3n, where n is an integer. With increasing k the electron density shows a spectacular splitting on bundles. At first a single anyon splits off of the two-anyon core, and finally all anyons become separated.

scholarly journals X-ray laser lines in nickel-like erbium

2016 ◽  
Vol 94 (8) ◽  
pp. 705-711
Author(s):  
Wessameldin S. Abdelaziz
Keyword(s):  
Ionization Potential ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Single Electron ◽  
Electron Densities ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Electron Excited States

Energy levels of 249 excited levels in nickel-like erbium are calculated using the 3s23p63d10 as a ground state and the single electron excited states from n = 3 to n = 4, 5 orbitals, calculations have been performed using FAC code (Gu. Astrophys. J. 582, 1241 (2003). doi:10.1086/344745 ). The populations are calculated over electron densities from 1020 to 1023 cm−3 and electron temperatures 1/2, 3/4 of the ionization potential of Ni-like Er. The gain coefficients of the transitions are calculated.

scholarly journals Unconventional reconciliation path for quantum mechanics and general relativity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Yuguru
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Wave Diffraction ◽  
Extra Dimensions ◽  
Electron Wave ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Gedanken Experiment ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Conventional Methods ◽  
Reconciliation Process

Abstract Physics in general is successfully governed by quantum mechanics at the microscale and principles of relativity at the macroscale. Any attempts to unify them using conventional methods have somewhat remained elusive for nearly a century up to the present stage. Here in this study, a classical gedanken experiment of electron-wave diffraction of a single slit is intuitively examined for its quantized states. A unidirectional monopole field as quanta of the electric field is pictorially conceptualized into 4D space-time. Its application towards quantum mechanics and general relativity in accordance with existing knowledge in physics paves an alternative path towards their reconciliation process. This assumes a multiverse at a hierarchy of scales with gravity localized to a body into space. Principles of special relativity are then sustained along inertia frames of extra dimensions within the proposed model. Such descriptions provide an approximate intuitive tool to examine physics in general from alternative perspectives using conventional methods and this warrants further investigations.

scholarly journals Chronicle of the discovery of the back-bending phenomenon in atomic nuclei: a personal recollection 50 years on

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Ryde
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Structure ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Rotational Frequency ◽  
Heavy Nuclei ◽  
Atomic Nuclei ◽  
Key Points ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The Right

AbstractA chronicle describing the historical context and the development of ideas and experiments leading to the discovery of the back-bending phenomenon in rapidly rotating atomic nuclei some 50 years ago is presented. The moment of inertia of some atomic nuclei increases anomalously at a certain rotational frequency, revealing important clues to our understanding of nuclear structure. I highlight the decisive interactions and contacts between experimentalists and theorists, which created the right environment, allowing for the revelation of an undetected phenomenon in Nature. Finally, I reflect on the key points allowing for the discovery and particularly point to the importance of systematic surveys, which in this case investigated the energy levels in heavy nuclei of a large sample of elements, as well as to the accuracy of the measurements of the ground state levels made at the time.

scholarly journals Unconventional reconciliation path for quantum mechanics and general relativity

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Yuguru
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Electric Field ◽  
Wave Diffraction ◽  
Electron Wave ◽  
Present Stage ◽  
Alternative Path ◽  
Gedanken Experiment ◽  
Conventional Methods ◽  
Reconciliation Process

Abstract Physics in general is successfully governed by quantum mechanics at the microscale and principles of relativity at the macroscale. Any attempts to unify them using conventional methods have somewhat remained elusive for nearly a century up to the present stage. Here in this study, a classical gedanken experiment of an electron-wave diffraction of a single slit is intuitively examined for its quantized states. A unidirectional monopole field as quanta of the electric field is pictorially conceptualized. Its application towards quantum mechanics and general relativity in consistent with existing knowledge in physics paves an alternative path towards their reconciliation process by assuming a multiverse at a hierarchy of scales. Such an outcome provides an approximate intuitive guide to pursue physics in general from alternative perspectives using conventional methods.

Calculation of energy eigenvalues via supersymmetric quantum mechanics

1989 ◽  
Vol 67 (10) ◽  
pp. 931-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco M. Fernández ◽  
Q. Ma ◽  
D. J. DeSmet ◽  
R. H. Tipping
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Potential Energy Function ◽  
Supersymmetric Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Energy Eigenvalues ◽  
Arbitrary Power ◽  
Rational Function Approximation ◽  
Ricatti Equation ◽  
Original Potential ◽  
Ground State Energies

A systematic procedure using supersymmetric quantum mechanics is presented for calculating the energy eigenvalues of the Schrödinger equation. Starting from the Hamiltonian for a given potential-energy function, a sequence of supersymmetric partners is derived such that the ground-state energy of the kth one corresponds to the kth eigen energy of the original potential. Various theoretical procedures for obtaining ground-state energies, including a method involving a rational-function approximation for the solution of the Ricatti equation that is outlined in the present paper, can then be applied. Illustrative numerical results for two one-dimensional parity-invariant model potentials are given, and the results of the present procedure are compared with those obtainable via other methods. Generalizations of the method for arbitrary power-law potentials and for radial problems are discussed briefly.

Evaluation of Luminescence Decay Measurements Probed on Pure and Doped Pt(IV) Hexahalogeno Complexes. II. Molecular Properties Obtained from Temperature Dependent Lifetime Curves

1997 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 447-456
Author(s):  
Ingo Biertümpel ◽  
Hans-Herbert Schmidtke
Keyword(s):  
Excited States ◽  
Ground State ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Decay Rates ◽  
Rate Equations ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Lifetime Measurements ◽  
Thermally Activated ◽  
Ground State Energies ◽  
Higher Excited States

Abstract Lifetime measurements down to nearly liquid helium temperatures are used for determining energy levels and transition rates between excited levels and relaxations into the ground state. Energies are obtained from temperature dependent lifetimes by fitting experimental curves to model functions pertinent for thermally activated processes. Rates are calculated from solutions of rate equations. Similar parameters for pure and doped Pt(IV) hexahalogeno complexes indicate that excited levels largely belong to molecular units. Some of the rates between excited states are only somewhat larger than decay rates into the ground state, which is a consequence of the polyexponential decay measured also at low temperature (2 K). In the series of halogen complexes, the rates between spinorbit levels resulting from 3T1g increase from fluorine to bromine, although energy splittings become larger. Due to the decreasing population of higher excited states in this series, K^PtFö shows a tri-exponential, K2PtCl6 a bi-exponential and FoPtBr6 a mono-exponential decay. In the latter case the population density of higher excited states relaxes so fast that emission occurs primarily from the lowest excited Γ3(3T1g) level. Phase transitions and emission from chromophores on different sites can also be observed.

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