A detector-based measurement theory for quantum field theory

J Polo-Gómez, LJ Garay, E Martín-Martínez - Physical Review D, 2022 - APS
We propose a measurement theory for quantum fields based on measurements made with
localized nonrelativistic systems that couple covariantly to quantum fields (like the Unruh …

Gravitational optomechanics: Photon-matter entanglement via graviton exchange

D Biswas, S Bose, A Mazumdar, M Toroš - Physical Review D, 2023 - APS
The deflection of light in the gravitational field of the Sun is one of the most fundamental
consequences for general relativity as well as one of its classical tests first performed by …

Quantum reference frames, measurement schemes and the type of local algebras in quantum field theory

CJ Fewster, DW Janssen, LD Loveridge… - … in Mathematical Physics, 2025 - Springer
We develop an operational framework, combining relativistic quantum measurement theory
with quantum reference frames (QRFs), in which local measurements of a quantum field on …

Quantum fields and local measurements

CJ Fewster, R Verch - Communications in Mathematical physics, 2020 - Springer
The process of quantum measurement is considered in the algebraic framework of quantum
field theory on curved spacetimes. Measurements are carried out on one quantum field …

Snowmass white paper: The quest to define QFT

M Dedushenko - International Journal of Modern Physics A, 2023 - World Scientific
This paper provides a review of the literature on rigorous definitions and constructions in
quantum field theory (QFT), spanning the period of seven decades. Compared with the …

Relative acceleration noise mitigation for nanocrystal matter-wave interferometry: Applications to entangling masses via quantum gravity

M Toroš, TW Van De Kamp, RJ Marshman, MS Kim… - Physical Review …, 2021 - APS
Matter-wave interferometers with large momentum transfers, irrespective of specific
implementations, will face a universal dephasing due to relative accelerations between the …

Algebraic quantum field theory: An introduction

CJ Fewster, K Rejzner - Progress and Visions in Quantum Theory in View …, 2020 - Springer
We give a pedagogical introduction to algebraic quantum field theory (AQFT), with the aim of
explaining its key structures and features. Topics covered include: algebraic formulations of …

Quantum energy inequalities

CJ Fewster - Wormholes, Warp Drives and Energy Conditions, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Quantum Energy Inequalities (QEIs) are lower bounds on local averages of energy
densities and related quantities in quantum field theory (QFT). They replace the classical …

Measurement in quantum field theory

CJ Fewster, R Verch - arXiv preprint arXiv:2304.13356, 2023 - arxiv.org
The topic of measurement in relativistic quantum field theory is addressed in this article.
Some of the long standing problems of this subject are highlighted, including the …

Asymptotic safety in Lorentzian quantum gravity

E D'Angelo - Physical Review D, 2024 - APS
A recently introduced functional renormalization group (RG) provides a new tool to explore
nonperturbative and covariant RG flows in Lorentzian spacetimes. We apply it for the first …