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Robustness of Wave–Particle Duality under Unruh Effect

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: By considering a uniformly accelerated two-level system in an initial superposition state of a qubit, we investigate the loss of coherence induced by the acceleration. In addition, we investigate the impact of acceleration on the complementarity relation in a quantum interferometric circuit or quantum scattering circuit. We present an alternative approach to exploring acceleration effects through examination of quantum coherence decay and degradation in the interference pattern. Our investigations help to provide understanding of the consequences of decoherence induced by the Unruh effect on the wave-particle duality of a uniformly accelerated qubit.

Source: Entropy

DOI: 10.3390/e26010001

Authors: Pedro H. M. Barros, Irismar G. da Paz, Olimpio P. de Sá Neto, Helder A. S. Costa

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Piauí, Universidade Estadual do Piauí

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Mechanics and Applications

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,224

Funders: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico