Minimal uncertainty in momentum: The effects of IR gravity on quantum mechanics

M. Zarei and B. Mirza
Phys. Rev. D 79, 125007 – Published 8 June 2009

Abstract

The effects of the IR aspects of gravity on quantum mechanics is investigated. At large distances where, due to gravity, the space-time is curved, there appears nonzero minimal uncertainty Δp0 in the momentum of a quantum mechanical particle. We apply the minimal uncertainty momentum to some quantum mechanical interferometry examples and show that the phase shift depends on the area surrounded by the path of the test particle. We also put some limits on the related parameters. This prediction may be tested through future experiments. The assumption of minimal uncertainty in momentum can also explain the anomalous excess of the mass of the Cooper pair in a thin, rotating, superconductor ring.

  • Received 30 December 2008

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.79.125007

©2009 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

M. Zarei1 and B. Mirza1,2

  • 1Department of Physics, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Iran
  • 2Institute of Theoretical Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403-5203, USA

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Vol. 79, Iss. 12 — 15 June 2009

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