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A counter-example to the quantum interest conjecture

Quantum Physics 2012-06-26 v3 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

According to the quantum interest conjecture any negative energy pulse must be associated with a positive energy pulse of greater magnitude than that of the negative energy pulse. In this paper we will demonstrate a counter-example to this conjecture. We will show that, for a massless scalar field in 1-1D space-time, it is possible to generate an "isolated" negative energy pulse.

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@article{arxiv.1007.3258,
  title  = {A counter-example to the quantum interest conjecture},
  author = {Dan Solomon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1007.3258},
  year   = {2012}
}

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Added two new sections. 18 pages

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