Relativistic quantum theory

DOI10.1007/978-3-030-46777-7_19zbMATH Open1473.81083arXiv1912.00726OpenAlexW3163937296MaRDI QIDQ822495FDOQ822495

Authors: Jürg Fröhlich 

Publication date: 22 September 2021

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to sketch an approach towards a reconciliation of quantum theory with relativity theory. It will actually be argued that these two theories ultimately rely on one another. A general operator-algebraic framework for relativistic quantum theory is outlined. Some concepts of space-time structure are translated into algebra. Following deep results of Buchholz et al., the key role of massless modes, photons and gravitons, and of Huygens' Principle in a relativistic quantum theory well suited to describe "events" and "measurements" is highlighted. In summary, a relativistic version of the "ETH Approach" to quantum mechanics is described.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.00726

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Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Quantum optics (81V80) Quantum measurement theory, state operations, state preparations (81P15) Quantization of the gravitational field (83C45) Operator algebra methods applied to problems in quantum theory (81R15) Covariant wave equations in quantum theory, relativistic quantum mechanics (81R20)

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