Abstract
Abstract
An accelerated observer moving through empty space sees particles appearing and disappearing, while an observer with a constant velocity does not register any particles. This phenomenon, generally known as the Unruh effect, relies on an initial vacuum state, thereby unifying the experience of all inertial observers. We propose an experiment to probe this observer-dependent detector response, using a laser beam in circular motion as a local detector of superfluid helium-4 surface modes or third sound waves. To assess experimental feasibility, we develop a theoretical framework to include a non-zero temperature initial state. We find that an acceleration-dependent signal persists, independent of the initial temperature. By introducing a signal-to-noise measure we show that observing this signal is within experimental reach.
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Research and Innovation Science and Technology Facilities Council
Science and Technology Facilities Council on Quantum Simulators for Fundamental Physics
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Royal Society Enhancements Awards and Grants
Royal Society University Research Fellowship
Leverhulme Research Leadership Award
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