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.
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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article
Journal: Physical review letters
VOLUME: 97
Page Numbers: 230401
Journal Abbreviation: Phys. Rev. Lett.
ISSN: 0031-9007
DAY: 6
MONTH: 12
YEAR: 2006
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AFFILIATION: Atominstitut der Osterreichischen Universitäten, Stadionallee 2, A-1020 Vienna, Austria and PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency, 4-1-8 Honcho Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan.
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