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Spacetime curvature induces tidal forces on the wave function of a single quantum system. Using a dual light-pulse atom interferometer, we measure a phase shift associated with such tidal forces.… Click to show full abstract
Spacetime curvature induces tidal forces on the wave function of a single quantum system. Using a dual light-pulse atom interferometer, we measure a phase shift associated with such tidal forces. The macroscopic spatial superposition state in each interferometer (extending over 16 cm) acts as a nonlocal probe of the spacetime manifold. Additionally, we utilize the dual atom interferometer as a gradiometer for precise gravitational measurements.
Keywords:
spacetime curvature;
phase shift;
wave function;
interferometer;
atom interferometer
Journal Title: Physical review letters
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Physical review letters
Year Published: 2017
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