Published April 22, 2021 | Version v1
Journal article

An experiment for observing quantum gravity phenomena using twin table-top 3D interferometers

  • 1. Gravity Exploration Institute, Cardiff University, Cardiff CF24 3AA (United Kingdom)

Description

Theories of quantum gravity based on the holographic principle predict the existence of quantum fluctuations of distance measurements that accumulate and exhibit correlations over macroscopic distances. This paper models an expected signal due to this phenomenology, and details the design and estimated sensitivity of co-located twin table-top 3D interferometers being built to measure or constrain it. The experiment is estimated to be sensitive to displacements 1 0 19 m / H z in a frequency band between 1 and 250 MHz, surpassing previous experiments and enabling the possible observation of quantum gravity phenomena. The experiment will also be sensitive to MHz gravitational waves and various dark matter candidates. (paper)

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6382/abe757

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Classical and Quantum Gravity
Journal Volume
38
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
[24 p.]
ISSN
0264-9381
CODEN
CQGRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
53071148
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
CORRELATIONS; FLUCTUATIONS; GRAVITATIONAL WAVES; HOLOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLE; INTERFEROMETERS; MHZ RANGE; NONLUMINOUS MATTER; QUANTUM GRAVITY; SENSITIVITY; SIGNALS
Descriptors DEC
FIELD THEORIES; FREQUENCY RANGE; MATTER; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; VARIATIONS