On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics
When two particles interact primarily through gravity and follow the laws of quantum mechanics, the generation of entanglement is considered a hallmark of the quantum nature of the gravitational interaction. However, we demonstrate that entanglement dynamics can also occur in the presence of a weak...
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| description | When two particles interact primarily through gravity and follow the laws of quantum mechanics, the generation of entanglement is considered a hallmark of the quantum nature of the gravitational interaction. However, we demonstrate that entanglement dynamics can also occur in the presence of a weak quantum interaction and non-linear corrections to local quantum mechanics, even if the gravitational interaction is classical or absent at short distances. This highlights the importance of going beyond entanglement detection to conclusively test the quantum character of gravity, and it requires a thorough examination of the strength of other quantum forces and potential non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics in the realm of large masses. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ea3e428f839345119b5139db7e4188492023-11-02T12:12:03ZengVerein zur Förderung des Open Access Publizierens in den QuantenwissenschaftenQuantum2521-327X2023-10-017115710.22331/q-2023-10-25-115710.22331/q-2023-10-25-1157On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanicsGiovanni SpaventaLudovico LamiMartin B. PlenioWhen two particles interact primarily through gravity and follow the laws of quantum mechanics, the generation of entanglement is considered a hallmark of the quantum nature of the gravitational interaction. However, we demonstrate that entanglement dynamics can also occur in the presence of a weak quantum interaction and non-linear corrections to local quantum mechanics, even if the gravitational interaction is classical or absent at short distances. This highlights the importance of going beyond entanglement detection to conclusively test the quantum character of gravity, and it requires a thorough examination of the strength of other quantum forces and potential non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics in the realm of large masses.https://quantum-journal.org/papers/q-2023-10-25-1157/pdf/ |
| spellingShingle | Giovanni Spaventa Ludovico Lami Martin B. Plenio On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics Quantum |
| title | On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| title_full | On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| title_fullStr | On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| title_full_unstemmed | On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| title_short | On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| title_sort | on tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non linear corrections to quantum mechanics |
| url | https://quantum-journal.org/papers/q-2023-10-25-1157/pdf/ |
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