Claus Lämmerzahl 1998 Class. Quantum Grav. 15 13 doi:10.1088/0264-9381/15/1/003
Claus Lämmerzahl
Show affiliationsA new test theory for describing tests of fundamental principles of special and general relativity is presented. Using a generalized Pauli equation which may be based on a generalized Dirac equation, possible violations of local Lorentz invariance and local position invariance on the quantum level are described. On the quantum level there are more possibilities to violate these principles than on the classical level. The corresponding terms can be tested by Hughes-Drever-type experiments or by atom interferometry. It is proposed that an atom interferometric test of local position invariance will give a three orders of magnitude improvement over existing estimates.
04.80.Cc Experimental tests of gravitational theories
03.65.Pm Relativistic wave equations
Quantum gases, liquids and solids
Issue 1 (January 1998)
Received 30 December 1996, in final form 1 September 1997
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