We show that Minkowski single-particle states localized beyond the horizon modify the Unruh thermal distribution in an accelerated frame. This means that, contrary to classical predictions, accelerated observers can reveal particles emitted beyond the horizon. The method we adopt is based on deriving the explicit Wigner characteristic function for the complete description of the quantum field in the noninertial frame and can be generalized to general states.

Observing single particles beyond the Rindler horizon

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2023

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We show that Minkowski single-particle states localized beyond the horizon modify the Unruh thermal distribution in an accelerated frame. This means that, contrary to classical predictions, accelerated observers can reveal particles emitted beyond the horizon. The method we adopt is based on deriving the explicit Wigner characteristic function for the complete description of the quantum field in the noninertial frame and can be generalized to general states.
2023
Istituto dei Sistemi Complessi - ISC
Accelerated frames; Accelerated observers; Classical predictions; Localised; Minkowski; Quantum field; Single particle state; Single-particle; Thermal distributions; Wigner characteristic functions
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