Quantum experiments with microscale particles

James Millen; Benjamin A. Stickler

doi:10.1080/00107514.2020.1854497

Quantum experiments with microscale particles

James Millen^*, Benjamin A. Stickler

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Abstract

Quantum theory is incredibly successful, explaining the microscopic world with great accuracy, from the behaviour of subatomic particles to chemical reactions to solid-state electronics. There is not a single experimental finding challenging its predictions, and ever more quantum phenomena are exploited in technology, including interferometric sensing and quantum cryptography. In order to explore novel applications and test the validity of quantum physics at the macroscale, researchers strive to prepare ever heavier and bigger objects in quantum superpositions. Experiments with levitated microscale particles are about to push this quest into uncharted waters.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	155-168
Number of pages	14
Journal	CONTEMPORARY PHYSICS
Volume	61
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00107514.2020.1854497
Publication status	Published - 2020

Keywords

decoherence
interferometry
macroscopic quantum theory
Optomechanics

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