Published September 1, 2019 | Version v1
Journal article

Planck length challenges non-relativistic quantum mechanics of large masses

Creators

  • 1. Wigner Research Centre for Physics, H-1525 Budapest 114, P.O.Box 49 (Hungary)

Description

With the simplest proof ever, we justify the significance of quantum-gravity in non-relativistic quantum mechanics together with the related theories and experiments. Since the de Broglie wave length is inverse proportional to the mass, it would descend towards and below the Planck scale 10−33 cm for large masses even at slow non-relativistic motion. The tricky relationship between gravity and quantum mechanics —well-known in the relativistic case—shows up in non-relativistic motion of massive objects. Hence the gravity-related modification of their Schrüdinger equation is mandatory. We also recall the option of an autonomous Newtonian quantum-gravity, a theory parametrized by and G. On cancellation of c from the Newtonian limit of Planck scale metric fluctuations is given a new hint. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1275/1/012007

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Conference Series (Online)
Journal Volume
1275
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
[5 p.]
ISSN
1742-6596

Conference

Title
9. International Workshop on Spacetime - Matter - Quantum Mechanics
Acronym
DICE2018
Dates
17-21 Sep 2018
Place
Castiglioncello (Italy)

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53057673
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
FLUCTUATIONS; GRAVITATION; METRICS; QUANTUM GRAVITY; QUANTUM MECHANICS; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; WAVELENGTHS
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY RANGE; FIELD THEORIES; MECHANICS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; VARIATIONS