Quantum rotations of nanoparticles
Rotations of microscale rigid bodies exhibit pronounced quantum phenomena that do not
exist for their centre-of-mass motion. By levitating nanoparticles in ultra-high vacuum …
exist for their centre-of-mass motion. By levitating nanoparticles in ultra-high vacuum …
Testing the foundation of quantum physics in space via Interferometric and non-interferometric experiments with mesoscopic nanoparticles
Quantum technologies are opening novel avenues for applied and fundamental science at
an impressive pace. In this perspective article, we focus on the promises coming from the …
an impressive pace. In this perspective article, we focus on the promises coming from the …
Probing fundamental physics with spin-based quantum sensors
The applications of spin-based quantum sensors to measurements probing fundamental
physics are surveyed. Experimental methods and technologies developed for spin-based …
physics are surveyed. Experimental methods and technologies developed for spin-based …
A way forward for fundamental physics in space
Abstract Space-based research can provide a major leap forward in the study of key open
questions in the fundamental physics domain. They include the validity of Einstein's …
questions in the fundamental physics domain. They include the validity of Einstein's …
Multiscale constraints on scalar-field couplings to matter: The geodetic and frame-dragging effects
D Benisty, P Brax, AC Davis - Physical Review D, 2023 - APS
The impact of light scalars coupled conformally and disformally to matter on the geodetic
and frame-dragging precessions is calculated. For larger frequencies the disformal …
and frame-dragging precessions is calculated. For larger frequencies the disformal …
A coupling prescription for post-Newtonian corrections in quantum mechanics
The interplay between quantum theory and general relativity remains one of the main
challenges of modern physics. A renewed interest in the low-energy limit is driven by the …
challenges of modern physics. A renewed interest in the low-energy limit is driven by the …
Observational constraints in metric-affine gravity
We derive the main classical gravitational tests for a recently found vacuum solution with
spin and dilation charges in the framework of Metric-Affine gauge theory of gravity. Using the …
spin and dilation charges in the framework of Metric-Affine gauge theory of gravity. Using the …
Levitated micromagnets in superconducting traps: A new platform for tabletop fundamental physics experiments
Magnetically levitated microparticles have been proposed as mechanical sensors with
extreme sensitivity. In particular, micromagnets levitated above a superconductor can …
extreme sensitivity. In particular, micromagnets levitated above a superconductor can …