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Einstein’s Gravity Just Entered the Quantum World
Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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For the first time, scientists have observed Einstein’s gravity acting on an object in a quantum state.
By placing rubidium atoms in different paths, the experiment tested the equivalence principle at the quantum scale. The result offers a remarkable new connection between quantum mechanics and general relativity—and opens the door to even more extreme tests.
This episode includes AI-generated content.
By placing rubidium atoms in different paths, the experiment tested the equivalence principle at the quantum scale. The result offers a remarkable new connection between quantum mechanics and general relativity—and opens the door to even more extreme tests.
This episode includes AI-generated content.