Quantum Theory in Accelerated Frames of Reference

TL;DR

This paper explores how quantum theory adapts to accelerated frames, examining Lorentz invariance extensions, the hypothesis of locality, and the behavior of Dirac's equation in noninertial systems, highlighting limitations and observational aspects.

Contribution

It analyzes the extension of Lorentz invariance to accelerated systems and discusses the limitations of the locality hypothesis in quantum theory.

Findings

Limitations of the hypothesis of locality are identified.

The nonlocal theory of accelerated observers is summarized.

Observational aspects of Dirac's equation in noninertial frames are presented.

Abstract

The observational basis of quantum theory in accelerated systems is studied. The extension of Lorentz invariance to accelerated systems via the hypothesis of locality is discussed and the limitations of this hypothesis are pointed out. The nonlocal theory of accelerated observers is briefly described. Moreover, the main observational aspects of Dirac's equation in noninertial frames of reference are presented. The Galilean invariance of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics and the mass superselection rule are examined in the light of the invariance of physical laws under inhomogeneous Lorentz transformations.