Quantum Gravity Laboratory

          @misc{ scivideos_PIRSA:11100063,
            doi = {10.48660/11100063},
            url = {https://pirsa.org/11100063},
            author = {Weinfurtner, Silke},
            keywords = {},
            language = {en},
            title = {Quantum Gravity Laboratory},
            publisher = {Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics},
            year = {2011},
            month = {oct},
            note = {PIRSA:11100063 see, \url{https://scivideos.org/pirsa/11100063}}
          }
          

Abstract

At the level of effective field theory it is possible to establish analogies between non-gravitational and gravitational systems. For example, first order perturbation equations in an analogue gravity model can be written as a wave equation in a curved spacetime. Perhaps the most intriguing application of analogue gravity systems is the possibility to experimentally investigate open questions in semi-classical quantum gravity, such as the black hole evaporation process. I will briefly discuss our recent black hole experiment, which demonstrates the universality of the Hawking process. If time permits, I will discuss the possibility to extend the analogue gravity programme, and outline the necessary steps towards full quantum gravity experiments.