On tests of the quantum nature of gravitational interactions in presence of non-linear corrections to quantum mechanics

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Authors
  • G. Spaventa
  • L. Lami ORCID logo
  • Martin B. Plenio
Publication date 2023
Journal Quantum
Article number 25
Volume | Issue number 7
Number of pages 16
Organisations
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Institute of Physics (IoP)
  • Faculty of Science (FNWI) - Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics (KdVI)
Abstract
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.
Document type Article
Language English
Published at https://doi.org/10.22331/q-2023-10-25-1157
Other links https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85176920257
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