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Published on: September 5, 2019
Proposal to Test Bell's Inequality in Electromechanics.
Sebastian G Hofer1,2, Konrad W Lehnert3,4, Klemens Hammerer2
1Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ), Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1090 Vienna, Austria.
This study proposes a Bell test for macroscopic quantum systems. It uses electromechanical entanglement to rule out local realistic theories without assuming quantum mechanics validity.
Area of Science:
- Quantum mechanics
- Macroscopic quantum phenomena
- Quantum entanglement
Background:
- Optomechanical and electromechanical systems are platforms for testing quantum theory at macroscopic scales.
- Current experiments assume quantum mechanics validity, but could be explained by local statistical theories.
- A device-independent verification of electromechanical entanglement is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a Bell test for macroscopic quantum systems.
- To rule out local and realistic explanations of experimental data.
- To provide a device-independent method for verifying electromechanical entanglement.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing the electromechanical Einstein-Podolski-Rosen entangled state.
- Designing a Bell test protocol based on this entangled state.
- Analyzing the potential to exclude local realistic theories.
Main Results:
- The proposed Bell test can rule out local and realistic explanations.
- It does not require prior assumption of quantum mechanics validity at macroscopic scales.
- The required experimental parameters are achievable with current technology.
Conclusions:
- The proposed scheme offers a robust test of quantum mechanics at macroscopic scales.
- It provides a device-independent verification of electromechanical entanglement.
- This research paves the way for future macroscopic quantum experiments.
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