Particle Creation by Gravitational Fields

N. M. J. Woodhouse
Phys. Rev. Lett. 36, 999 – Published 26 April 1976
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Abstract

This paper presents a new and generally covariant approach to quantum field theory in curved space-time. Previously unknown expressions are obtained for particle creation amplitudes in oscillating gravitational fields. These expressions illuminate the physical origin of the particle creation.

  • Received 26 January 1976

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.36.999

©1976 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

N. M. J. Woodhouse*

  • Joseph Henry Laboratories, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

  • *Supported in part by the National Science Foundation Grant No. GP30799X.

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Vol. 36, Iss. 17 — 26 April 1976

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