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Gravitational Phase Memory Effect

Jincheng Zhang

Published Aug 17, 2026• 0 citations
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Abstract

This paper proposes and investigates the Gravitational Phase Memory Effect (GPME), a novel concept suggesting that gravitational interactions can leave a residual phase imprint on a system even after the direct gravitational force has ceased. The core idea revolves around the potential for a measurable phase memory to persist within a system due to the nature of gravitational interactions. This research outlines a conceptual framework for an experimental investigation – the Quantum Interferometry Gravitational Experiment – designed to detect and characterize this GPME. The potential implications of discovering a new form of gravitational information are significant and warrant further exploration, potentially leading to a paradigm shift in our understanding of gravity. The theoretical framework is presented, including the mathematical formalism describing the phase memory and the experimental design for its detection. The research aims to demonstrate that the interaction between gravitational fields and quantum systems can lead to a persistent phase shift, offering a new perspective on the fundamental nature of gravity.

DOI
10.5281/zenodo.21975147

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