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This paper proposes a practical table-top interferometer using nanodiamond superpositions to test the quantum nature of gravity, significantly lowering the technological barriers compared to previous proposals. By enabling the recycling of quantum probes and utilizing manageable magnetic fields, this approach could accelerate experimental progress in unifying quantum theory with general relativity. The work represents a tangible step forward in making fundamental quantum gravity tests accessible within standard laboratory settings.
Table-top nanodiamond interferometer enabling quantum gravity tests
arXiv:2405.21029v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Along the path of unifying quantum theory and general relativity, it has recently been argued that the observation of gravity-induced entanglement could demonstrate the quantum nature of gravity; a few experimental proposals have been advanced, but extreme technological requirements make their implementation still far. Here we propose a table-top interferometer that, by relying on quantum superpositions of steady nanodiamonds, enables less demanding quantum gravity tests requiring short-range time-varying magnetic fields (much easier to implement) and allowing to recycle the exploited quantum probes (granting shorter acquisition times and increased precision).
Abstract:Along the path of unifying quantum theory and general relativity, it has recently been argued that the observation of gravity-induced entanglement could demonstrate the quantum nature of gravity; a few experimental proposals have been advanced, but extreme technological requirements make their implementation still far. Here we propose a table-top interferometer that, by relying on quantum superpositions of steady nanodiamonds, enables less demanding quantum gravity tests requiring short-range time-varying magnetic fields (much easier to implement) and allowing to recycle the exploited quantum probes (granting shorter acquisition times and increased precision).
arXiv:2405.21029 [quant-ph]
(or arXiv:2405.21029v3 [quant-ph] for this version)
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