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Research campaign: Macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO)

Rainer Kaltenbaek Orcid Logo, Markus Arndt Orcid Logo, Markus Aspelmeyer Orcid Logo, Peter F Barker Orcid Logo, Angelo Bassi, James Bateman Orcid Logo, Alessio Belenchia Orcid Logo, Joel Bergé Orcid Logo, Claus Braxmaier, Sougato Bose, Bruno Christophe, Garrett D Cole Orcid Logo, Catalina Curceanu, Animesh Datta Orcid Logo, Maxime Debiossac, Uroš Delić Orcid Logo, Lajos Diósi, Andrew A Geraci Orcid Logo, Stefan Gerlich, Christine Guerlin, Gerald Hechenblaikner, Antoine Heidmann Orcid Logo, Sven Herrmann, Klaus Hornberger, Ulrich Johann, Nikolai Kiesel, Claus Lämmerzahl, Thomas W LeBrun, Gerard J Milburn, James Millen Orcid Logo, Makan Mohageg, David C Moore Orcid Logo, Gavin W Morley Orcid Logo, Stefan Nimmrichter, Lukas Novotny Orcid Logo, Daniel K L Oi Orcid Logo, Mauro Paternostro Orcid Logo, C Jess Riedel, Manuel Rodrigues Orcid Logo, Loïc Rondin Orcid Logo, Albert Roura Orcid Logo, Wolfgang P Schleich Orcid Logo, Thilo Schuldt, Benjamin A Stickler, Hendrik Ulbricht, Christian Vogt, Lisa Wörner

Quantum Science and Technology, Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Start page: 014006

Swansea University Author: James Bateman Orcid Logo

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Abstract

The objective of the proposed macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO) mission is to harness space for achieving long free-fall times, extreme vacuum, nano-gravity, and cryogenic temperatures to test the foundations of physics in macroscopic quantum experiments at the interface with gravity. Developin...

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Published in: Quantum Science and Technology
ISSN: 2058-9565
Published: IOP Publishing 2023
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URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa62191
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Abstract: The objective of the proposed macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO) mission is to harness space for achieving long free-fall times, extreme vacuum, nano-gravity, and cryogenic temperatures to test the foundations of physics in macroscopic quantum experiments at the interface with gravity. Developing the necessary technologies, achieving the required sensitivities and providing the necessary isolation of macroscopic quantum systems from their environment will lay the path for developing novel quantum sensors. Earlier studies showed that the proposal is feasible but that several critical challenges remain, and key technologies need to be developed. Recent scientific and technological developments since the original proposal of MAQRO promise the potential for achieving additional science objectives. The proposed research campaign aims to advance the state of the art and to perform the first macroscopic quantum experiments in space. Experiments on the ground, in micro-gravity, and in space will drive the proposed research campaign during the current decade to enable the implementation of MAQRO within the subsequent decade.
College: Professional Services
Funders: STFC, EPSRC, Royal Society
Issue: 1
Start Page: 014006