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Simulating indefinite causal order with Rindler observers

Authors :
Dimić, Aleksandra
Milivojević, Marko
Gočanin, Dragoljub
Móller, Natália S.
Brukner, Časlav
Source :
Frontiers in Physics 8 (2020): 470
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Realization of indefinite causal order (ICO), a theoretical possibility that even causal relations between physical events can be subjected to quantum superposition, apart from its general significance for the fundamental physics research, would also enable quantum information processing that outperforms protocols in which the underlying causal structure is definite. In this paper, we start with a proposition that an observer in a state of quantum superposition of being at two different relative distances from the event horizon of a black hole, effectively resides in ICO space-time generated by the black hole. By invoking the fact that the near-horizon geometry of a Schwarzschild black hole is that of a Rindler space-time, we propose a way to simulate an observer in ICO space-time by a Rindler observer in a state of superposition of having two different proper accelerations. By extension, a pair of Rindler observers with entangled proper accelerations simulates a pair of entangled ICO observers. Moreover, these Rindler-systems might have a plausible experimental realization by means of optomechanical resonators.<br />Comment: 9 pages, 6 figures. Title is changed, major revision of the paper is done

Subjects

Subjects :
Quantum Physics

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
Frontiers in Physics 8 (2020): 470
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1712.02689
Document Type :
Working Paper
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2020.525333