Quantum contextuality in a single-neutron optical experiment

Phys Rev Lett. 2006 Dec 8;97(23):230401. doi: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.97.230401. Epub 2006 Dec 6.

Abstract

An experimental demonstration of quantum contextuality with neutrons is presented, which intended to exhibit a Kochen-Specker-like phenomenon. Since no perfect correlation is expected in practical experiments, inequalities are derived to distinguish quantitatively the obtained results from predictions by a noncontextual hidden variable theory. Experiments were accomplished with the use of a neutron interferometer combined with spinor manipulation devices. The results clearly violate the prediction of noncontextual theories.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't