Entangled particles in curved spacetime

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of entanglement and its relevance to the measurement of spin in a gravitational field. It is suggested that the wave equation in curved spacetime, such as the Dirac equation, can be used to determine the state of a particle after it has been moved. Additionally, the use of an atom interferometer as a sensor of gravity is mentioned, and it is noted that the effects of gravity on spin are known through the Dirac equation in curved spacetime.
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i do not know if the question about entangled particles has found mainstream answers;
Suppose that pairs of maximally entangled particles are shared by Bob and Alice in a time independant gravitational field. Bob measures the spin in the direction of far fixed stars. There is a direction in which Alice would get the same results. how to find it ? with a parallel transport? in the direction of the same fixed stars?
 
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To answer this, entanglement is not important. You can consider just one particle prepared initially in the state ##|+_z\rangle##, where ##z## denotes the ##z##-direction with respect to some local tetrad defined at the place where the particle is prepared. The particle is then moved to some other position in spacetime and the goal is to find the state after moving the particle. For that purpose you must solve the wave equation (e.g. Dirac equation for spin 1/2) in curved spacetime. I would guess the final answer can be approximated with a result obtained by parallel transport along the semiclassical trajectory of the particle, but I'm not certain about that.
 
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Atom interferometer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_interferometer is used as sensor of gravity. Does it assure that gravity affects QM ? And do we know it quantitively ? Or is gravity effect on spin yet unknown ?
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
Or is gravity effect on spin yet unknown ?
It's not unknown. For example, we know the Dirac equation in curved spacetime.
 
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FAQ: Entangled particles in curved spacetime

What are entangled particles?

Entangled particles are two or more particles that are connected in a way that their properties are correlated, even when they are separated by large distances. This means that any change in one particle will affect the other, regardless of the distance between them.

How do particles become entangled?

Particles become entangled through a process called quantum entanglement, which occurs when two or more particles interact with each other in a way that their properties become dependent on each other. This can happen through various physical processes, such as collisions or interactions with electromagnetic fields.

What is curved spacetime?

Curved spacetime is a concept in physics that describes the curvature of space and time caused by the presence of massive objects. According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, massive objects like planets and stars can bend the fabric of spacetime, causing objects to move along curved paths.

How does curved spacetime affect entangled particles?

Curved spacetime can affect entangled particles by altering the distance between them and the strength of their connection. This means that if two entangled particles are moving through curved spacetime, their properties may change differently due to the different gravitational forces acting on them.

What are the implications of entangled particles in curved spacetime?

The implications of entangled particles in curved spacetime are still being studied and understood. However, it has been theorized that this phenomenon could potentially be used for quantum communication and teleportation, as well as providing insights into the nature of gravity and the fabric of spacetime.

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