Quantum-classical hypothesis tests in macroscopic matter-wave interferometry
Björn Schrinski, Stefan Nimmrichter, Klaus Hornberger
Abstract
The authors use interference experiments with delocalized molecules and Bose-Einstein-Condensates to probe the quantum superposition principle. The degree of macroscopicity reached can be quantified by a Bayesian hypothesis test based on the direct measurement data.
Topics & Concepts
Superposition principleInterferometryDelocalized electronQuantumPhysicsInterference (communication)Quantum superpositionMatter waveStatistical physicsQuantum mechanicsQuantum measurementDouble-slit experimentClassical mechanicsComputer scienceChannel (broadcasting)Computer networkCold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesQuantum Mechanics and ApplicationsQuantum Information and Cryptography