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Detector Response to Gravitational Wave Polarizations in Gravitational Quantum Field Theory

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2025-11-20 v2 High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena

Abstract

We present an analysis of gravitational wave polarization modes within Gravitational Quantum Field Theory (GQFT), a unified theoretical framework reconciling general relativity and quantum field theory. In the six fundamental polarization: two tensors (+,×+, \times), two vectors (x, y), and two scalars (breathing, longitudial) modes of gravitational wave, two tensors and breathing are favored by GQFT. Their distinctive detection signatures in space-based interferometers like LISA and Taiji can be verified. Using first-order orbital dynamics in the Solar System Barycenter frame, we identify three novel observational features: (1) characteristic interference patterns between polarization modes, (2) provide a model-independent response function, and (3) sky-position-dependent optimal detection methods. Our approach provides complete sky coverage through polarization mapping while remaining fully compatible with existing mission designs, notably avoiding the need for challenging direct breathing-mode measurements. The results are presented through comprehensive sky maps, offering both theoretical insights into gravitational wave polarization and practical tools for future detectors. This work establishes a new paradigm for testing fundamental gravity theories through their unique polarization fingerprints

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@article{arxiv.2504.01809,
  title  = {Detector Response to Gravitational Wave Polarizations in Gravitational Quantum Field Theory},
  author = {Cong Xu and Hong-Bo Jin and Yue-Liang Wu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2504.01809},
  year   = {2025}
}

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16 pages, 5 figures, submitted to PRD