Raffaele Silvestri

Raffaele Silvestri is a researcher at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, specializing in quantum optics and quantum information. His work centers on developing quantum-enhanced interferometric techniques to measure fundamental physical phenomena including Earth's rotation and gravitational effects.

His primary research interests include:

• Quantum Entanglement
• Quantum Optics
• Interferometry
• General Relativity
• Earth Rotation

He investigates how entangled photon systems can achieve unprecedented precision in detecting relativistic effects, with applications spanning fundamental physics and geophysical measurement. Recent publications demonstrate progressive scaling of interferometric setups from laboratory prototypes to Earth-scale measurements.

Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals a clear trajectory toward practical quantum technologies for gravitational metrology, with increasing experimental scale and integration of quantum information principles into relativistic measurement frameworks. This work bridges quantum computation and general relativity through experimental quantum optics.

He actively collaborates through the ERC Synergy GRAVITES project, which unites quantum physics and gravitational research. His conference presentations—including upcoming talks at 2025 international events—highlight his role in advancing quantum measurement science.

As part of Vienna's Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information research group, he contributes to experimental platforms exploring quantum foundations and their applications in precision sensing.