Project description
Investigating quantum phenomena at the mesoscale
The mesoscopic scale spans the boundary between the macroscopic and microscopic realms, where classical and quantum physics hold sway, respectively. Many fascinating quantum phenomena can emerge at the mesoscopic scale. The EU-funded MesoPhone project will use vibrating carbon nanotubes to probe quantum phenomena at the mesoscopic scale. Nanotubes are ideal for experimental investigations in this region as they can be isolated from thermal noise and be deflected by tiny forces. Moreover, because of their small size, their behaviour is significantly affected by quantum jitter. The project's results could help resolve longstanding questions in physics, such as whether a moving object that contains millions of particles could exist in a superposition of states.
Fields of science
- natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrynoble gases
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyvirology
- natural sciencesphysical sciencescondensed matter physicssoft matter physics
- natural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopy
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computers
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-COG - Consolidator Grant
Host institution
LA1 4YW Lancaster
United Kingdom
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Beneficiaries (1)
LA1 4YW Lancaster
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