Superconducting electro-mechanics to test Diósi-Penrose effects of general relativity in massive superpositions

Abstract

Attempting to reconcile general relativity with quantum mechanics is one of the great undertakings of contemporary physics. Here we present how the incompatibility between the two theories arises in the simple thought experiment of preparing a heavy object in a quantum superposition. Following Penrose's analysis of the problem, we determine the requirements on physical parameters to perform experiments where both theories potentially interplay. We use these requirements to compare different systems, focusing on mechanical oscillators which can be coupled to superconducting circuits.

arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:2004.09153

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