Quantum Tests of the Universality of Free Fall
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Abstract
Searches for violations of the Universality of Free Fall (UFF) mark an important approach in reconciling quantum mechanics and general relativity. In this respect, matter wave interferometers resemble a novel test method that differs fundamentally from experiments employing macroscopic test masses. We report on a quantum test of the UFF at the 100 ppb level using two different chemical elements, \textsuperscript{39}K and \textsuperscript{87}Rb [1]. We show recent improvements of the experiment aiming towards a ppb test, focusing on both, the stability, and the systematic uncertainty aided by the use of a common optical dipole trap. We furthermore present future strategies for tests of the UFF aiming for accuracies of $10^{-13}$ and beyond in large scale apparatuses on ground and in space.\\[4pt] [1] D. Schlippert \emph{et al.,} \emph{Phys. Rev. Lett.} \textbf{112,} 203002 (2014)
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Authors
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Dennis Schlippert
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Henning Albers
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Christian Meiners
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Logan L. Richardson
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Etienne Wodey
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Hendrik Heine
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Dipankar Nath
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Christian Schubert
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Wolfgang Ertmer
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover
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Ernst M. Rasel
Institut fuer Quantenoptik, Leibniz Universitaet Hannover