Simulating accelerated atoms coupled to a quantum field

TL;DR

This paper proposes a simulation method for relativistic quantum field phenomena using static quantum emitters, enabling exploration of complex scenarios like non-inertial trajectories beyond current computational limits.

Contribution

It introduces a novel analogy and practical scheme to simulate accelerated atoms coupled to quantum fields using existing quantum platforms.

Findings

Analogies between static emitters and accelerated detectors established

Simulation scheme feasible with trapped ions and circuit QED

Potential to explore complex relativistic quantum effects

Abstract

We show an analogy between static quantum emitters coupled to a single mode of a quantum field and accelerated Unruh-DeWitt detectors. We envision a way to simulate a variety of relativistic quantum field settings beyond the reach of current computational power, such as high number of qubits coupled to a quantum field following arbitrary non-inertial trajectories. Our scheme may be implemented with trapped ions and circuit QED set-ups.