Speaker
Philip Schmidt
(Austrian Academy of Science)
Description
Experimental investigation of quantum mechanics with heavy objects (>m_planck~20µg) has not been achieved. It requires the combination of decoupling the quantum object from environmental influences, while remaining high control of it, a challenge increasing with the mass of the object.
To achieve these, we implement the approach of superconducting microspheres in a magnetic field trap, allowing for a mass independent levitation. To reach sufficiently high coupling rates we inductively couple the mechanical motion to superconducting circuits to enable quantum states of motion in a completely new regime of masses.
In my talk I will discuss prospects and challenges of the envisioned approach along with the current status of our experiment.
Primary author
Philip Schmidt
(Austrian Academy of Science)
Co-authors
Prof.
Markus Aspelmeyer
(University of Vienna)
Mr
Joachim Hofer
(University of Vienna)
Dr
Gerard Higgings
(Chalmers University)
Dr
Michael Trupke
(University of Vienna)
Dr
Stefan Minniberger
(University of Vienna)
Mr
Dominik Ilk
(University of Vienna)
