A Breakthrough in Particle Physics: Chinese Scientists Discover Evidence of Graviton-Like Particle Experiment - Chinese scientists, led by an international research team, have presented experimental evidence for the first time of a graviton-like particle called the Chiral Graviton Mode (CGM).
This groundbreaking discovery, published in the scientific journal Nature on Thursday (28/3), marks a historic milestone in particle physics exploration.
Graviton, an elusive elementary particle that has long been sought but remains undiscovered, has been a subject of debate and research since its concept was first proposed by quantum gravity pioneers in the 1930s.
Professor Du Lingjie, who led this research team and is also a professor at the Faculty of Physics, Nanjing University in Jiangsu Province, eastern China, explained that this finding signifies the first experimental evidence of the graviton concept within condensed matter systems.
According to Du, the existence of gravitons holds significant implications in the field of modern physics as it may help bridge the gap between two of the most fundamental theories in physics: quantum mechanics and Einstein's general theory of relativity.
By studying particles like CGM, researchers can gain new insights into the nature and behavior of gravitons, paving the way for a deeper understanding of the universe.
This research is based on theories proposing the possible existence of graviton modes under specific conditions, such as in Fractional Quantum Hall (FQH) states within condensed matter.
The research team initiated their experimental program five years ago, which then took more than three years to design and construct the necessary experimental apparatus.
Professor Du and his team are highly optimistic about the potential for further discoveries in quantum physics using the experimental equipment they have developed.
This finding not only solidifies China's position as an emerging scientific research hub globally but also opens a new chapter in the fundamental exploration of the universe and the underlying structures that compose it.