Experimental tests of Bell-type inequalities distinguishing between quantum mechanics and local realistic theories remain of considerable interest if performed on massive particles, for which no conclusive result has yet been obtained. Only two-particle experiments may specifically test the concept of spatial nonlocality in quantum theory, whereas single-particle experiments may generally test the concept of quantum noncontextuality. Here we have performed the first Bell-type experiment with a beam of thermal-neutron pairs in the singlet state of spin, as originally suggested by J. S. Bell. These measurements confirm the quantum-theoretical predictions, in agreement with the results of the well-known polarization experiments carried out on optical photons years ago.

Iannuzzi, M., Messi, R., Moricciani, D., Orecchini, A., Sacchetti, F. (2015). Progress towards Bell-type polarization experiment with thermal neutrons. PHYSICAL REVIEW A, 91(2) [10.1103/PhysRevA.91.020102].

Progress towards Bell-type polarization experiment with thermal neutrons

IANNUZZI, MARIO;MESSI, ROBERTO;
2015-02-25

Abstract

Experimental tests of Bell-type inequalities distinguishing between quantum mechanics and local realistic theories remain of considerable interest if performed on massive particles, for which no conclusive result has yet been obtained. Only two-particle experiments may specifically test the concept of spatial nonlocality in quantum theory, whereas single-particle experiments may generally test the concept of quantum noncontextuality. Here we have performed the first Bell-type experiment with a beam of thermal-neutron pairs in the singlet state of spin, as originally suggested by J. S. Bell. These measurements confirm the quantum-theoretical predictions, in agreement with the results of the well-known polarization experiments carried out on optical photons years ago.
25-feb-2015
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Bell-type inequalities
quantum mechanics
neutron
http://journals.aps.org/pra/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevA.91.020102
Iannuzzi, M., Messi, R., Moricciani, D., Orecchini, A., Sacchetti, F. (2015). Progress towards Bell-type polarization experiment with thermal neutrons. PHYSICAL REVIEW A, 91(2) [10.1103/PhysRevA.91.020102].
Iannuzzi, M; Messi, R; Moricciani, D; Orecchini, A; Sacchetti, F
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