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Exploring the foundations of the physical universe with space tests of the equivalence principle.

Authors :
Battelier, Baptiste
Bergé, Joël
Bertoldi, Andrea
Blanchet, Luc
Bongs, Kai
Bouyer, Philippe
Braxmaier, Claus
Calonico, Davide
Fayet, Pierre
Gaaloul, Naceur
Guerlin, Christine
Hees, Aurélien
Jetzer, Philippe
Lämmerzahl, Claus
Lecomte, Steve
Le Poncin-Lafitte, Christophe
Loriani, Sina
Métris, Gilles
Nofrarias, Miquel
Rasel, Ernst
Source :
Experimental Astronomy; Jun2021, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p1695-1736, 42p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

We present the scientific motivation for future space tests of the equivalence principle, and in particular the universality of free fall, at the 10<superscript>− 17</superscript> level or better. Two possible mission scenarios, one based on quantum technologies, the other on electrostatic accelerometers, that could reach that goal are briefly discussed. This publication is a White Paper written in the context of the Voyage 2050 ESA Call for White Papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09226435
Volume :
51
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Experimental Astronomy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153186520
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10686-021-09718-8