On experimental and theoretical aspects of tests at the intersection of gravity and quantum physics

Martin Plenio (U Ulm)

Nov 10. 2026, 14:00 — 14:30

I would plan to speak about the test of the quantum character of general relativistic aspects of gravity (2&3 below) but may also discuss some specific challenges in such experiments related to a Fraday shield that is typically assumed to be necessary (1 below). I might also discuss possible alternative materials for levitation. Hence I would imagine that the talk would revolve around

1. J. Bulling, M. Steiner, J. Pedernales, and M.B. Plenio. Stability thresholds for Gravitationally Induced Entanglement in Shielded Setups. E-Print arXiv:2604.2259

2. T. B. Lantaño, L. Petruzziello, S.F. Huelga, and M.B. Plenio. Low-Energy Test of Quantum Gravity via Angular Momentum. Quantum 10, 2042 (2026)

3. R. Pietsch, L. Petruzziello and M.B. Plenio. A post-Newtonian Gravitational Collapse Model from Linearized Gravity. E-Print arXiv:2605.012172

3. M. Steiner, J. Pedernales, and M.B. Plenio. Optically Hyperpolarized Materials for Levitated Optomechanics. Quantum 9, 1928 (2025)

Further Information
Venue:
ESI Boltzmann Lecture Hall
Associated Event:
Quantum Probes of Gravity (Workshop)
Organizer(s):
Christopher Hilweg (U of Vienna)
Thomas Mieling (FZ Jülich)
Marius A. Oancea (U of Vienna)
Dennis Rätzel (U Bremen)
Philip Walther (U of Vienna)
Magdalena Zych (U Stockholm)