Neutron Propagation in Moving Matter: The Fizeau Experiment with Massive Particles

A. G. Klein, G. I. Opat, A. Cimmino, A. Zeilinger, W. Treimer, and R. Gähler
Phys. Rev. Lett. 46, 1551 – Published 15 June 1981
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Abstract

Using a two-slit neutron interferometer, we have measured the shift of the interference pattern induced by the motion of a quartz rod. The measured shift is found to be in agreement with the quantum mechanical prediction derived from a relativity argument. Some peculiarities of the case of massive particles as compared with the classic Fizeau photon case are discussed.

  • Received 13 April 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.46.1551

©1981 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

A. G. Klein, G. I. Opat, and A. Cimmino

  • School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia

A. Zeilinger

  • Atominstitut der Österreichischen Universitäten, A-1020 Wien, Austria

W. Treimer

  • Fritz-Haber Institut der Max Planck Gesellschaft, D-1000 Berlin 33, Federal Republic of Germany

R. Gähler

  • Institut Laue-Langevin, F-38042 Grenoble, France

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Vol. 46, Iss. 24 — 15 June 1981

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