Research campaign: Macroscopic quantum resonators (MAQRO)
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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1088/2058-9565/aca3cd
Entities
People
- Albert Roura
- Alessio Belenchia
- Andrew Geraci
- Angelo Bassi
- Animesh Datta
- Antoine Heidmann
- Benjamin A Stickler
- Bruno Christophe
- C Jess Riedel
- Catalina Curceanu
- Christian Vogt
- Christine Guerlin
- Claus Braxmaier
- Claus Lämmerzahl
- Daniel K.L. Oi
- David Moore
- G D Cole
- Gavin W Morley
- Gerald Hechenblaikner
- Gerard J Milburn
- Hendrik Ulbricht
- James Bateman
- James Millen
- Joël Bergé
- Klaus Hornberger
- Lajos Diósi
- Lisa Wörner
- Loïc Rondin
- Lukas Novotny
- Makan Mohageg
- Manuel Rodrigues
- Markus Arndt
- Markus Aspelmeyer
- Mauro Paternostro
- Maxime Debiossac
- Nikolai Kiesel
- Peter Barker
- Rainer Kaltenbaek
- Sougato Bose
- Stefan Gerlich
- Stefan Nimmrichter
- Sven Herrmann
- Thilo Schuldt
- Thomas W Lebrun
- Ulrich Johann
- Uroš Delić
- Wolfgang P. Schleich
Organizations
- Austrian Research Promotion Agency
- Division of Physics
- Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
- European Cooperation in Science and Technology
- Foundational Questions Institute
- German Aerospace Center
- German Research Foundation
- Office of Naval Research
- Royal Society
- Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency