Observation of Gravitationally Induced Quantum Interference

R. Colella, A. W. Overhauser, and S. A. Werner
Phys. Rev. Lett. 34, 1472 – Published 9 June 1975
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We have used a neutron interferometer to observe the quantum-mechanical phase shift of neutrons caused by their interaction with Earth's gravitational field.

  • Received 14 April 1975

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.34.1472

©1975 American Physical Society

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R. Colella and A. W. Overhauser

  • Department of Physics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

S. A. Werner

  • Scientific Research Staff, Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan 48121

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Effect of Earth's Rotation in Neutron Interferometry

Lorne A. Page
Phys. Rev. Lett. 35, 543 (1975)

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Vol. 34, Iss. 23 — 9 June 1975

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