Relativistic Atomic Physics: from Atomic Clock Synchronization towards Relativistic Entanglement

TL;DR

This paper reviews how the lack of an absolute notion of simultaneity in relativity affects atomic physics, focusing on clock synchronization and its implications for relativistic entanglement.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of the impact of clock synchronization conventions on relativistic atomic physics and entanglement.

Findings

Synchronization conventions influence relativistic atomic measurements

Implications for relativistic entanglement are discussed

Frameworks for clock synchronization are analyzed

Abstract

A review is given of the implications of the absence of an intrinsic notion of instantaneous 3-space, so that a clock synchronization convention has to be introduced, for relativistic theories.