Heaviest object placed in quantum superposition
The current heaviest object placed in quantum superposition record is 0 lb, held by Yiwen Chu's team, ETH Zurich, set on May 30, 2023. Last checked October 14, 2026.
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lb
Yiwen Chu's team, ETH Zurich
- Holder
- Yiwen Chu's team, ETH Zurich
- Record
- 0 lb
- Metric
- 0 kg
- Exact figure
- 16.2 micrograms
- Location
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- Date set
- May 30, 2023
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- quantum-machines.co Worlds heaviest schrodingers cat states achieved thanks to advanced quantum control
- nature.com D41586
- nature.com S41567
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