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QST特刊征稿|Focus on Quantum Technologies for Quantum Gravity

17 Jun 2025 gabriels

特刊详情

客座编辑

Maria Chiara Braidotti，英国格拉斯哥大学
Kinjalk Lochan，印度科学教育与研究学院
Hendrik Ulbricht，英国南安普顿大学

主题范围

What does the gravity of a mass in superposition look like? The source mass (blue, left-hand side) is put in a quantum superposition. The probe mass (orange, right-hand side) is reacting to the gravity generated by the source mass. Such an experiment has not been done so far and there are different theoretical predictions from theory: depending on the fundamental nature of gravity – to be quantum or to be classical – the experiment will have a different outcome and therefore acts as a test for quantum gravity in the low energy regime.One of the biggest questions in physics today is to determine if gravity is indeed quantum, probing the interface between gravity and the quantum realm. Although numerous theories of quantum gravity have been proposed, the absence of experimental evidence has made it challenging to discern which theoretical path to pursue. Recently, scientists from various disciplines have shown heightened interest in “table-top” experiments as a practical, phenomenological approach to test this question.Thus, it is the appropriate time for the journal Quantum Science and Technology (QST) to announce a focus issue on Quantum Mechanics and Gravity. This focus issue, guest edited by leading experts in the field: Prof. Hendrik Ulbricht (University of Southampton), Dr. Maria Chiara Braidotti (University of Glasgow) and Prof Kinjalk Lochan (IISER Mohali), aims to highlight pioneering research in both experimental and theoretical studies investigating the complex relationship between quantum mechanics and gravitational physics.

The focus issue will feature a wide array of topics, including studies on how gravity may impact the dynamics and evolution of quantum systems and tests involving quantum states in macroscopic settings. Special attention will be given to research on both quantum and classical systems in non-inertial (accelerated) reference frames, alongside investigations into quantum field theories beyond the special relativistic setting.

In particular, the focus issue will showcase “table-top” experimental setups designed to explore these novel regimes of quantum gravity, such as quantum simulations of quantum gravitational scenarios. Additionally, theoretical contributions addressing topics like wavefunction collapse, tests of the equivalence principle, and examinations of the dark sector are highly encouraged.

Contributions are also welcome from space-based research efforts, where the unique freefall environment or gravitational field variation provide an invaluable platform for studying the quantum-gravity interface. Team or collaborative submissions are especially encouraged.

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作者可登入期刊主页进行在线投稿，先选择“文章类型”，然后在“选择特刊”的下拉框中选择“Focus on Quantum Technologies for Quantum Gravity”。

投稿截止日期：2025年10月31日。

期刊介绍

Quantum Science and Technology

2023年影响因子：5.6 Citescore：11.2
Quantum Science and Technology（QST）是一本多学科、高影响力的期刊，致力于出版涵盖所有量子技术科学和应用的高质量和重要的研究。QST涵盖应用数学、凝聚态物质、量子光学、原子物理和材料科学的各个领域，并涉及到化学、生物学、工程学、计算机科学和机器学习。除了定期的原创研究外，QST还出版专题综述和征集热点问题文章的特刊，从而对该领域最新和最有趣的研究进行概述。