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Advances in the Interplay Between Quantum and Gravity Physics pp 317–338Cite as

Quantum Systems in Weak Gravitational Fields

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Fully covariant wave equations predict the existence of a class of inertial-gravitational effects that can be tested experimentally. In these equations inertia and gravity appear as external classical fields, but, by conforming to general relativity, provide very valuable information on how Einstein’s views carry through in the world of the quantum. Experiments already confirm that inertia and Newtonian gravity affect quantum particles in ways that are fully consistent with general relativity down to distances of ∼ 10–4 cm for superconducting electrons [1] and of ∼ 10-8 cm for neutrons [2, 3, 4]. Other aspects of the interaction of gravity with quantum systems are just beginning to be investigated.

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  3. Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics, University of Toronto, On., Canada

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Papini, G. (2002). Quantum Systems in Weak Gravitational Fields. In: Bergmann, P.G., de Sabbata, V. (eds) Advances in the Interplay Between Quantum and Gravity Physics. NATO Science Series, vol 60. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0347-6_13

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