Springer - Quantum Systems under Gravitational Time Dilation

Explore the intersection of quantum mechanics and general relativity with this Springer thesis. This work introduces the relativistic quantum clock framework, a new theoretical tool designed to examine the nature of time and temporal order. By proposing novel thought experiments, the text demonstrates how proper time can exhibit quantum features, such as when a clock runs different proper times in superposition. This research addresses the fundamental regime where quantum theory and general relativity overlap, a field that has not yet been directly tested. The book provides a foundation for understanding new physical effects that can be validated through near-future laboratory experiments using atoms, molecules, and photons as clocks. It is an essential resource for researchers and students looking to understand how gravity affects quantum systems and the evolving definition of time in modern physics.