Probing macroscopic realism via Ramsey correlations measurements

TL;DR

This paper proposes an experimentally feasible protocol using Ramsey interference to test quantum mechanics in macroscopic objects, enabling the detection of quantum correlations that violate classical inequalities.

Contribution

It introduces a novel method for probing macroscopic realism through Ramsey correlations, applicable to various solid state or photonic systems.

Findings

Violates Leggett-Garg inequality

Detects quantum contextuality in macroscopic systems

Provides a clear experimental signature distinguishing quantum from classical theories

Abstract

We describe a new and experimentally feasible protocol for performing fundamental tests of quantum mechanics with massive objects. In our approach a single two level system is used to probe the motion of a nanomechanical resonator via multiple Ramsey interference measurements. This scheme enables the measurement of modular variables of macroscopic continuous variable systems and we show that correlations thereof violate a Leggett-Garg inequality and can be applied for tests of quantum contextuality. Our method can be implemented with a variety of different solid state or photonic qubit-resonator systems and provides a clear experimental signature to distinguish the predictions of quantum mechanics from those of other alternative theories at a macroscopic scale.