Speaker
Jiro Soda
Description
The quest for the graviton—the hypothetical quantum of gravity—remains one of the ultimate frontiers in modern physics. In this talk, I will first introduce Freeman Dyson’s seminal work on graviton detection. Although Dyson famously reached a negative conclusion, arguing that detecting a single graviton is practically impossible, a closer look at his arguments reveals invaluable hints for modern research. Building on these insights, I will review several recent proposals for graviton detection and discuss potential future directions. In this context, I will highlight our own related work, demonstrating how contemporary quantum technologies might open new pathways toward witnessing the quantum nature of gravity.