Christopher Hilweg

Christopher Hilweg is a quantum physics researcher specializing in experimental interfaces between quantum mechanics and gravity, with expertise in interferometry and entangled photon systems. He holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD, evidenced by his doctoral title and active research output.

Education:

• BSc
• MSc
• PhD

Research Interests:

• Quantum-Gravity Experimental Physics
• Mach-Zehnder Interferometry
• Earth Rotation Detection via Quantum Entanglement
• Fiber-Optic Quantum Sensors
• Gravitationally Induced Phase Shifts
• Waveguide Photonics

His 2022-2024 publications reveal a clear trend: leveraging entangled photons in long-baseline fiber interferometers to experimentally validate quantum-gravitational phenomena, particularly Earth's rotation effects and general relativistic phase shifts. This work bridges quantum information science with precision gravitational measurement.

Scientific Awards:

• ÖAW-DOC Fellowship (Austrian Academy of Sciences, 2016)

Hilweg co-led the research project 'Exploring the experimental interface between quantum mechanics and gravity' (2016-2019) and maintains active collaborations, including a 2024 visiting researcher appointment at the University of Southampton. His conference participation spans the Gravity and Entanglement Workshop (2024) and Optical Fiber Communication Conference (2025).