The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast

Einstein’s Gravity Just Entered the Quantum World

October 3, 2026·15 min
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For the first time, scientists have observed Einstein’s gravity acting on an object in a quantum state.By placing rubidium atoms in different paths, the experiment tested the equivalence principle at the quantum scale. The result offers a remarkable new connection between quantum mechanics and general relativity—and opens the door to even more extreme tests.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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