Quantum test of the equivalence principle for atoms in coherent superposition of internal energy states

Autor: G. Rosi, G. D’Amico, L. Cacciapuoti, F. Sorrentino, M. Prevedelli, M. Zych, Č. Brukner, G. M. Tino
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Nature Communications, Vol 8, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2041-1723
DOI: 10.1038/ncomms15529
Popis: Atom interferometers can be used in precision measurements and to test the fundamental laws of physics. Here the authors test the weak equivalence principle in the quantum regime with high sensitivity using a Bragg atom interferometer with rubidium atoms in their hyperfine states.
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