Unruh Effect: Introductory notes to quantum effects for accelerated observers
Abstract
These pedagogical notes are dedicated to a derivation of the Unruh effect. There is a special emphasis on the transparency of the arguments and the exhibition of detailed calculations. We assume the reader has a basic knowledge of quantum mechanics and relativity. The notes can hopefully be used in a self-contained way by advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students.
- Publication:
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International Journal of Modern Physics A
- Pub Date:
- September 2018
- DOI:
- arXiv:
- arXiv:1806.11157
- Bibcode:
- 2018IJMPA..3330026F
- Keywords:
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- Quantum field theory in curved space–times;
- black holes;
- Unruh effect;
- quantum gravity;
- Hawking radiation;
- 04.60.Bc;
- 04.62.+v;
- Phenomenology of quantum gravity;
- Quantum field theory in curved spacetime;
- General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
- E-Print:
- Pedagogical notes. Minors changes and a new reference added