Ideal Negative Measurements in Quantum Walks Disprove Theories Based on Classical Trajectories

We report on a stringent test of the nonclassicality of the motion of a massive quantum particle, which propagates on a discrete lattice. Measuring temporal correlations of the position of single atoms performing a quantum walk, we observe a 6σ violation of the Leggett-Garg inequality. Our results r...

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Main Authors: Carsten Robens, Wolfgang Alt, Dieter Meschede, Clive Emary, Andrea Alberti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2015-01-01
Series:Physical Review X
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevX.5.011003