Rindler and Minkowski particles relationship revisited

TL;DR

This paper explores the relationship between Minkowski and Rindler particles, demonstrating how scalar sources emit particles perceived differently by inertial and accelerated observers, contributing to the debate on whether accelerated detectors radiate.

Contribution

It revisits the connection between Minkowski and Rindler particles, clarifying how particle emission and absorption are viewed differently by inertial and accelerated observers.

Findings

Minkowski particle emission corresponds to Rindler particle emission or absorption.

Results clarify the observer-dependent nature of particle detection.

Discussion relates to the controversy on radiation from accelerated detectors.

Abstract

We show that the emission of a Minkowski particle by a general class of scalar sources as described by inertial observers corresponds to either the emission or the absorption of a Rindler particle as described by uniformly accelerated observers. Our results are discussed in connection with the current controversy whether uniformly accelerated detectors radiate.