Scalar bosons under the influence of noninertial effects in the cosmic string spacetime

In this paper we present two different classes of solutions for the Klein–Gordon equation in the presence of a scalar potential under the influence of noninertial effects in the cosmic string spacetime. We show that noninertial effects restrict the physical region of the spacetime where the particle can be placed, and furthermore that the energy levels are shifted by these effects. In addition, we show that the presence of a Coulomb-like scalar potential allows the formation of bound states when the Klein–Gordon equation is considered in this kind of spacetime.     

Non-trivial field configurations in five-dimensional relativity

We note the possibility of the existence of “twisted” real scalar field configurations in certain Kaluza-Klein five-dimensional spacetime models, and propose, as a consequence of the requirement of classical field stability, that they must be considered in preference to the corresponding untwisted structure when modelling charge quantization in terms of the five- dimensional Klein - Gordon equation.     

Analytical solutions in a cosmic string Born–Infeld-dilaton black hole geometry: quasinormal modes and quantization

Chargeless massive scalar fields are studied in the spacetime of Born–Infeld dilaton black holes (BIDBHs). We first separate the massive covariant Klein–Gordon equation into radial and angular parts and obtain the exact solution of the radial equation in terms of the confluent Heun functions. Using the obtained radial solution, we show how one gets the exact quasinormal modes for some particular cases. We also solve the Klein–Gordon equation solution in the spacetime of a BIDBHs with a cosmic string in which we point out the effect of the conical deficit on the BIDBHs. The analytical solutions of the radial and angular parts are obtained in terms of the confluent Heun functions. Finally, we study the quantization of the BIDBH. While doing this, we also discuss the Hawking radiation in terms of the effective temperature.     

A singularity theorem for Einstein–Klein–Gordon theory

Hawking’s singularity theorem concerns matter obeying the strong energy condition (SEC), which means that all observers experience a nonnegative effective energy density (EED), thereby guaranteeing the timelike convergence property. However, there are models that do not satisfy the SEC and therefore lie outside the scope of Hawking’s hypotheses, an important example being the massive Klein–Gordon field. Here we derive lower bounds on local averages of the EED for solutions to the Klein–Gordon equation, allowing nonzero mass and nonminimal coupling to the scalar curvature. The averages are taken along timelike geodesics or over spacetime volumes, and our bounds are valid for a range of coupling constants including both minimal and conformal coupling. Using methods developed by Fewster and Galloway, these lower bounds are applied to prove a Hawking-type singularity theorem for solutions to the Einstein–Klein–Gordon theory, asserting that solutions with sufficient initial contraction at a compact Cauchy surface will be future timelike geodesically incomplete. These results remain true in the presence of additional matter obeying both the strong and weak energy conditions.     

Asymptotic properties of the massive scalar field in the external Schwarzschild spacetime

The asymptotic properties of the solution to the Klein–Gordon equation will be studied in the Schwarzschild spacetime background. The results are based on the global Sobolev-type inequalities and the generalized energy estimates.     

Noninertial Effects on a Dirac Neutral Particle Inducing an Analogue of the Landau Quantization in the Cosmic String Spacetime

We discuss the behavior of external fields interacting with a Dirac neutral particle with a permanent electric dipole moment in order to achieve relativistic bound state solutions in a noninertial frame and in the presence of a topological defect spacetime. We show that the noninertial effects of the Fermi?CWalker reference frame induce a radial magnetic field even in the absence of magnetic charges, which is influenced by the topology of the cosmic string spacetime. We then discuss the conditions that the induced fields must satisfy to yield the relativistic bound states corresponding to the Landau?CHe?CMcKellar?CWilkens quantization in the cosmic string spacetime. Finally, we obtain the Dirac spinors for positive-energy solutions and the Gordon decomposition of the Dirac probability current.     

Exact solutions of the Klein–Gordon equation in the Kerr–Newman background and Hawking radiation

This work considers the influence of the gravitational field produced by a charged and rotating black hole (Kerr–Newman spacetime) on a charged massive scalar field. We obtain exact solutions of both angular and radial parts of the Klein–Gordon equation in this spacetime, which are given in terms of the confluent Heun functions. From the radial solution, we obtain the exact wave solutions near the exterior horizon of the black hole, and discuss the Hawking radiation of charged massive scalar particles.     

Noether Charges for self‐interacting quantum field theories in curved spacetimes with a Killing‐vector

We consider a self‐interacting, perturbative Klein‐Gordon quantum field in a curved spacetime admitting a Killing vector field. We show that the action of this spacetime symmetry on interacting field operators can be implemented by a Noether charge which arises, in a certain sense, as a surface integral over the time‐component of some interacting Noether current‐density associated with the Killing field. The proof of this involves the demonstration of a corresponding set of Ward identities. Our work is based on the perturbative construction by Brunetti and Fredenhagen (Commun. Math. Phys. 208 (2000) 623—661) of self‐interacting quantum field theories in general globally hyperbolic spacetimes.     

Zitterbewegung and Quantum Jumps in Relativistic Schrödinger Theory

Within the general framework of the relativistic Schrödinger theory, a new waveequation is identified which stands between Dirac's four-component spinorequation and the scalar one-component Klein–Gordon equation. It is atwo-component, first-order wave equation in pseudo-Riemannian spacetime which onone hand can take account of the Zitterbewegung (similar to the Dirac theory),but on the other hand describes spinless particles (just like the Klein–Gordontheory). In this way it is demonstrated that spin and Zitterbewegung areindependent phenomena despite the fact that both effects refer to a certain kindof internal motion. An extra variable for the internal motion can be introduced(similarly as in the Dirac theory) so that the new wave equation is reduced tothe Klein–Gordon case when the internal variable takes its trivial value and theinternal motion is not excited. The internal degree of freedom admits the occurenceof quasi-pure states (i.e., a special subset of the mixtures), which undergo atransition to a pure state in finite time. If the initial configuration is already apure state, this transition occurs in the form of a sudden jump to the final purestate. The coupling of the new wave field to gravity via the Einstein equationsmakes the Zitterbewegung manifest through the corresponding trembling of theextension of a Friedmann–Robertson–Walker universe.     

Exponentially Growing Finite Energy Solutions for the Klein–Gordon Equation on Sub-Extremal Kerr Spacetimes

For any sub-extremal Kerr spacetime with non-zero angular momentum, we find an open family of non-zero masses for which there exist smooth, finite energy, and exponentially growing solutions to the corresponding Klein–Gordon equation. If desired, for any non-zero integer m, an exponentially growing solution can be found with mass arbitrarily close to \({\frac{\left|am\right|}{2Mr_+}}\) . In addition to its direct relevance for the stability of Kerr as a solution to the Einstein–Klein–Gordon system, our result provides the first rigorous construction of a superradiant instability. Finally, we note that this linear instability for the Klein–Gordon equation contrasts strongly with recent work establishing linear stability for the wave equation.     

Quasi-bound state resonances of charged massive scalar fields in the near-extremal Reissner–Nordström black-hole spacetime

The quasi-bound states of charged massive scalar fields in the near-extremal charged Reissner–Nordström black-hole spacetime are studied analytically. These discrete resonant modes of the composed black-hole-field system are characterized by the physically motivated boundary condition of ingoing waves at the black-hole horizon and exponentially decaying (bounded) radial eigenfunctions at spatial infinity. Solving the Klein–Gordon wave equation for the linearized scalar fields in the black-hole spacetime, we derive a remarkably compact analytical formula for the complex frequency spectrum which characterizes the quasi-bound state resonances of the composed Reissner–Nordström-black-hole-charged-massive-scalar-field system.     

Confluent Heun functions and the physics of black holes: Resonant frequencies,Hawking radiation and scattering of scalar waves

We apply the confluent Heun functions to study the resonant frequencies (quasispectrum), the Hawking radiation and the scattering process of scalar waves, in a class of spacetimes, namely, the ones generated by a Kerr–Newman–Kasuya spacetime (dyon black hole) and a Reissner–Nordström black hole surrounded by a magnetic field (Ernst spacetime). In both spacetimes, the solutions for the angular and radial parts of the corresponding Klein–Gordon equations are obtained exactly, for massive and massless fields, respectively. The special cases of Kerr and Schwarzschild black holes are analyzed and the solutions obtained, as well as in the case of a Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by a magnetic field. In all these special situations, the resonant frequencies, Hawking radiation and scattering are studied.     

The Reeh–Schlieder Property for Quantum Fields on Stationary Spacetimes

We show that as soon as a linear quantum field on a stationary spacetime satisfies a certain type of hyperbolic equation, the (quasifree) ground- and KMS-states with respect to the canonical time flow have the Reeh–Schlieder property. We also obtain an analog of Borchers' timelike tube theorem. The class of fields we consider contains the Dirac field, the Klein–Gordon field and the Proca field. Received: 1 March 2000 / Accepted: 30 May 2000     

Singularity structure of the two point function of the free Dirac field on a globally hyperbolic spacetime

We give an introduction to the techniques from microlocal analysis that have successfully been applied in the investigation of Hadamard states of free quantum field theories on curved spacetimes. The calculation of the wave front set of the two point function of the free Klein‐Gordon field in a Hadamard state is reviewed, and the polarization set of a Hadamard two point function of the free Dirac field on a curved spacetime is calculated.     

Relativistic Landau‐He‐McKellar‐Wilkens quantization induced by noninertial effects

We show that the relativistic analogue of the Landau‐He‐McKellar‐Wilkens quantization can be achieved through the noninertial effects of the Fermi‐Walker reference frame without assuming the existence of a magnetic charge density and discuss the nonrelativistic limit of the energy levels. We also obtain the Dirac spinors for positive‐energy values parallel and antiparallel to the z axis of the spacetime and obtain the Gordon decomposition of the Dirac probability current J^μ.     

Loop Quantum Gravity à la Aharonov–Bohm

In this paper we calculate the Bondi mass of asymptotically flat spacetimes with interacting electromagnetic and scalar fields. The system of coupled Einstein–Maxwell–Klein–Gordon equations is investigated and corresponding field equations are written in the spinor form and in the Newman–Penrose formalism. Asymptotically flat solution of the resulting system is found near null infinity. Finally we use the asymptotic twistor equation to find the Bondi mass of the spacetime and derive the Bondi mass-loss formula. We compare the results with our previous work (Bi?ák et al. in Class Quantum Gravity 27(17):175011, 2010) and show that, unlike the conformal scalar field, the (Maxwell–)Klein–Gordon field has negatively semi-definite mass-loss formula.     

Connections and geodesics in the spacetime tangent bundle

Recent interest in maximal proper acceleration as a possible principle generalizing the theory of relativity can draw on the differential geometry of tangent bundles, pioneered by K. Yano, E. T. Davies, and S. Ishihara. The differential equations of geodesics of the spacetime tangent bundle are reduced and investigated in the special case of a Riemannian spacetime base manifold. Simple relations are described between the natural lift of ordinary spacetime geodesics and geodesics in the spacetime tangent bundle.     

Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory in Curved Spacetime

The usual formulations of quantum field theory in Minkowski spacetime make crucial use of features—such as Poincaré invariance and the existence of a preferred vacuum state—that are very special to Minkowski spacetime. In order to generalize the formulation of quantum field theory to arbitrary globally hyperbolic curved spacetimes, it is essential that the theory be formulated in an entirely local and covariant manner, without assuming the presence of a preferred state. We propose a new framework for quantum field theory, in which the existence of an Operator Product Expansion (OPE) is elevated to a fundamental status, and, in essence, all of the properties of the quantum field theory are determined by its OPE. We provide general axioms for the OPE coefficients of a quantum field theory. These include a local and covariance assumption (implying that the quantum field theory is constructed in a local and covariant manner from the spacetime metric and other background structure, such as time and space orientations), a microlocal spectrum condition, an “associativity” condition, and the requirement that the coefficient of the identity in the OPE of the product of a field with its adjoint have positive scaling degree. We prove curved spacetime versions of the spin-statistics theorem and the PCT theorem. Some potentially significant further implications of our new viewpoint on quantum field theory are discussed.     

Bradyon-luxon symmetry

We propose a spacetime scheme representing the union of the real and non-real spacetime as a possible geometrical framework for Caldirola’s idea, that the bradyonic motion can be regarded as a light-like motion in an additional extra space. The playground of all physical processes is the union space. However, the physical processes in union space are differently projected on the real and non-real spacetime. The waves linked with luxons in union space are projected on the real spacetime so that they propagate here always with the velocity of light. The waves linked with bradyons in union space are projected on the non-real spacetime so that they propagate here with the velocity of light. The wave linked with a bradyon in union space, which is projected on the real spacetime, is here described by the Schroedinger and Dirac equations. There is proposed a symmetry which demands that the physical world is in its law the same whether it is seen from real or non-real spacetime. We discuss some consequences of this symmetry in the theory of elementary particles.