Nonperturbative effects of the minimal length uncertainty on the relativistic quantum mechanics

We study the nonperturbative effects of the minimal length on the energy spectrum of a relativistic particle in the context of the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP). This form of GUP is consistent with various candidates of quantum gravity such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and black-hole physics and predicts a minimum measurable length proportional to the Planck length. Using a recently proposed formally self-adjoint representation, we solve the generalized Dirac and Klein–Gordon equations in various situations and find the corresponding exact energy eigenvalues and eigenfunctions. We show that for the Dirac particle in a box, the number of the solutions renders to be finite as a manifestation of both the minimal length and the theory of relativity. For the case of the Dirac oscillator and the wave equations with scalar and vector linear potentials, we indicate that the solutions can be obtained in a more simpler manner through the self-adjoint representation. It is also shown that, in the ultrahigh frequency regime, the partition function and the thermodynamical variables of the Dirac oscillator can be expressed in a closed analytical form. The Lorentz violating nature of the GUP-corrected relativistic wave equations is discussed finally.     

Black hole remnants due to GUP or quantum gravity?

Based on the micro-black hole gedanken experiment as well as on general considerations of quantum mechanics and gravity the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) is analyzed by using the running Newton constant. The result is used to decide between the GUP and quantum gravitational effects as a possible mechanism leading to the black hole remnants of about Planck mass.     

Deformed Hamilton-Jacobi Equations and the Tunneling Radiation of the Higher-Dimensional RN-(A)dS Black Hole

In this paper, we derive the deformed Hamilton-Jacobi equations from the generalized Klein-Gordon equation and generalized Dirac equation. Then, we study the tunneling rate, Hawking temperature and entropy of the higher-dimensional Reissner-Nordström de Sitter black hole via the deformed Hamilton-Jacobi equation. Our results show that the deformed Hamilton-Jacobi equations for charged scalar particles and charged fermions have the same expressions. Besides, the modified Hawking temperatures and entropy are related to the mass and charge of the black hole, the cosmology constant, the quantum number of emitted particles, and the term of GUP effects β.     

Entangled Particles Tunneling From a Schwarzschild Black Hole immersed in an Electromagnetic Universe with GUP

Quantum gravity has exciting peculiarities on the Planck scale.The effect of generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) to the entangled scalar/fermion particles’ tunneling from a Schwarzschild black hole immersed in an electromagnetic Universe is investigated by the help of semi-classical tunneling method. The quantum corrected Hawking temperature of this black hole with an external parameter “a” modifies the Hawking temperature for the entangled particles.     

Planck scale effects on some low energy quantum phenomena

Almost all theories of Quantum Gravity predict modifications of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle near the Planck scale to a so-called Generalized Uncertainty Principle (GUP). Recently it was shown that the GUP gives rise to corrections to the Schrödinger and Dirac equations, which in turn affect all non-relativistic and relativistic quantum Hamiltonians. In this Letter, we apply it to superconductivity and the quantum Hall effect and compute Planck scale corrections. We also show that Planck scale effects may account for a (small) part of the anomalous magnetic moment of the muon. We obtain (weak) empirical bounds on the undetermined GUP parameter from present-day experiments.     

The perihelion of Mercury advance and the light bending calculated in (enhanced) Newton’s theory

Quantum fluctuations of a real massless scalar field are studied in the context of the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP). The dynamical finite vacuum energy is found in spatially flat Friedmann–Robertson–Walker spacetime which can be identified as dark energy to explain late time cosmic speed-up. The results show that a tiny deviation from the standard uncertainty principle is necessary on cosmological ground. By using the observational data we have constraint the GUP parameter even more stronger than ever.     

Quantization of Space in the Presence of a Minimal Length

In this article,we apply the Generalized Uncertainty Principle(GUP),which is consistent with quantum gravity theories to an elementary particle in a finite potential well,and study the quantum behavior in this system.The generalized Hamiltonian contains two additional terms,which are proportional to αp~3(the result of the maximum momentum assumption) and α~2p~4(the result of the minimum length assumption),where α ~ 1/M_(PIC) is the GUP parameter.On the basis of the work by Ali et al.,we solve the generalized Schrodinger equation which is extended to include the α~2 correction term,and find that the length L of the finite potential well must be quantized.Then a generalization to the double-square-well potential is discussed.The result shows that all the measurable lengths especially the distance between the two potential wells are quantized in units of α_0l_(PI) in GUP scenario.     

Discreteness of space from the generalized uncertainty principle

Various approaches to Quantum Gravity (such as String Theory and Doubly Special Relativity), as well as black hole physics predict a minimum measurable length, or a maximum observable momentum, and related modifications of the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle to a so-called Generalized Uncertainty Principle (GUP). We propose a GUP consistent with String Theory, Doubly Special Relativity and black hole physics, and show that this modifies all quantum mechanical Hamiltonians. When applied to an elementary particle, it implies that the space which confines it must be quantized. This suggests that space itself is discrete, and that all measurable lengths are quantized in units of a fundamental length (which can be the Planck length). On the one hand, this signals the breakdown of the spacetime continuum picture near that scale, and on the other hand, it can predict an upper bound on the quantum gravity parameter in the GUP, from current observations. Furthermore, such fundamental discreteness of space may have observable consequences at length scales much larger than the Planck scale.     

Formation of the remnant close to Planck scale and the Schwarzschild black hole with global monopole

In this paper, we use the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) and quantum tunneling method to research the formation of the remnant from a Schwarzschild black hole with global monopole. Based on the corrected Hamilton–Jacobi equation, the corrections to the Hawking temperature, heat capacity and entropy are calculated. We not only find the remnant close to Planck scale by employing GUP, but also research the thermodynamic stability of the black hole remnant according to the phase transition and heat capacity.     

Wave packets propagation in quantum gravity

Wave packet broadening in usual quantum mechanics is a consequence of dispersion behavior of the medium which the wave propagates in it. In this paper, we consider the problem of wave packet broadening in the framework of Generalized Uncertainty Principle(GUP) of quantum gravity. New dispersion relations are derived in the context of GUP and it has been shown that there exists a gravitational induced dispersion which leads to more broadening of the wave packets. As a result of these dispersion relations, a generalized Klein-Gordon equation is obtained and its interpretation is given.     

Some aspects of gravitational quantum mechanics

String theory, quantum geometry, loop quantum gravity and black hole physics all indicate the existence of a minimal observable length on the order of Planck length. This feature leads to a modification of Heisenberg uncertainty principle. Such a modified Heisenberg uncertainty principle is referred as gravitational uncertainty principle(GUP) in literatures. This proposal has some novel implications on various domains of theoretical physics. Here, we study some consequences of GUP in the spirit of Quantum mechanics. We consider two problem: a particle in an one-dimensional box and free particle wave function. In each case we will solve corresponding perturbational equations and compare the results with ordinary solutions.     

A higher order GUP with minimal length uncertainty and maximal momentum II: Applications

In a recent paper, we presented a nonperturbative higher order Generalized Uncertainty Principle (GUP) that is consistent with various proposals of quantum gravity such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, doubly special relativity, and predicts both a minimal length uncertainty and a maximal observable momentum. In this Letter, we find exact maximally localized states and present a formally self-adjoint and naturally perturbative representation of this modified algebra. Then we extend this GUP to D dimensions that will be shown it is noncommutative and find invariant density of states. We show that the presence of the maximal momentum results in upper bounds on the energy spectrum of the free particle and the particle in box. Moreover, this form of GUP modifies blackbody radiation spectrum at high frequencies and predicts a finite cosmological constant. Although it does not solve the cosmological constant problem, it gives a better estimation with respect to the presence of just the minimal length.     

Quantum black hole and the modified uncertainty principle

Recently Ali et al. (2009) [13] proposed a Generalized Uncertainty Principle (or GUP) with a linear term in momentum (accompanied by Planck length). Inspired by this idea we examine the Wheeler-DeWitt equation for a Schwarzschild black hole with a modified Heisenberg algebra which has a linear term in momentum. We found that the leading contribution to mass comes from the square root of the quantum number n which coincides with Bekenstein?s proposal. We also found that the mass of the black hole is directly proportional to the quantum number n when quantum gravity effects are taken into consideration via the modified uncertainty relation but it reduces the value of mass for a particular value of the quantum number.     

Gravitational induced uncertainty and dynamics of harmonic oscillator

As a consequence of gravitational induced uncertainty, equation of motion for harmonic oscillator differs considerably from usual quantum mechanical situation. This paper considers the dynamics of a simple harmonic oscillator in the context of Generalized (Gravitational) Uncertainty Principle (GUP). Using Heisenberg Picture of quantum mechanics, we find time evolution of position and momentum operators and we will show that expectation values have an unusual complicated mass dependence. Also we will show that since the notion of locality breaks down, Ehrenfest theorem is not satisfied for harmonic oscillator in GUP.     

Generalized Uncertainty Principle in a Simple Varying Speed of Light Model

In this paperwewill derive a generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) in a simple varying speed of light (VSL) model. First we will show that VSL is an immediate consequence of GUP. Then, within the framework of a simple VSL model, we will show that GUP can be expressed as a function of cosmological scale factor. This expression gives two main results: uncertainties in position and momentum are actually cosmological models dependent and these uncertainties depend on mass and momentum of the particle under consideration. The relationship between matter content of the Universe and the values of uncertainties in early stages of the evolution of the Universe will be discussed in a mini-superspace approach.     

The Bohm approach to cavity quantum scalar field dynamics. Part I: The free field

Bohm 's approach to quantum field theory is illustrated through its application to cavity quantum scalar field dynamics. Specific calculations demonstrate how the evolution of the well-defined scalar field is governed by the nature of its quantum state. The implications of the nonlocality inherent in quantum mechanics and the meaning of the classical limit are discussed in this context.     

Generalized uncertainty principle and black hole thermodynamics

Banerjee-Ghosh's work shows that the singularity problem can be naturally avoided by the fact that black hole evaporation stops when the remnant mass is greater than the critical mass when including the generalized uncertainty principle (GUP) effects with first- and second-order corrections. In this paper, we first follow their steps to reexamine Banerjee-Ghosh's work, but we find an interesting result: the remnant mass is always equal to the critical mass at the final stage of black hole evaporation with the inclusion of the GUP effects. Then, we use Hossenfelder's GUP, i.e., another GUP model with higher-order corrections, to restudy the final evolution behavior of the black hole evaporation, and we confirm the intrinsic self-consistency between the black hole remnant and critical masses once more. In both cases, we also find that the thermodynamic quantities are not singular at the final stage of black hole evaporation.