Quantum Tests of Gravity

verfasst von: Sven Herrmann, Dennis Rätzel
Abstract: We give an introduction to quantum tests of gravity including simple exercises. The first part comprises a brief review of the foundations and the status of laboratory-based tests of gravity. In the second part, we discuss a specific platform for quantum tests of gravity represented by cold atom interferometry (CAI) in detail and introduce the non-expert reader to its basic operation principles. The motivation for quantum tests of gravity has two aspects that will both be addressed. The first is technical and based on the fact that quantum technology devices such as CAI are intrinsically very sensitive and allow for highly accurate measurements. As such they may simply help to perform otherwise classical test experiments at improved accuracy. The second motivation roots in the quantum nature of the applied test masses which opens avenues to test gravity theory in ways that are not available with classical systems. We briefly discuss some of the proposed ideas and point the reader to the related literature for further reading.
Externe Organisation(en): Zentrum für angewandte Raumfahrttechnologie und Mikrogravitation (ZARM)
Typ: Beitrag in Buch/Sammelwerk
Seiten: 449-476
Anzahl der Seiten: 28
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2023
Publikationsstatus: Veröffentlicht
Peer-reviewed: Ja
ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete: Physik und Astronomie (sonstige)
Elektronische Version(en): https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-31520-6_14 (Zugang: Unbekannt)

BibTeX

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