Quantum physics in space

Advances in quantum technologies are giving rise to a revolution in the way fundamental physics questions are explored at the empirical level. At the same time, they are the seeds for future disruptive technological applications of quantum physics. Remarkably, a space-based environment may open many...

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Published inPhysics reports Vol. 951; pp. 1 - 70
Main Authors Belenchia, Alessio, Carlesso, Matteo, Bayraktar, Ömer, Dequal, Daniele, Derkach, Ivan, Gasbarri, Giulio, Herr, Waldemar, Li, Ying Lia, Rademacher, Markus, Sidhu, Jasminder, Oi, Daniel K.L., Seidel, Stephan T., Kaltenbaek, Rainer, Marquardt, Christoph, Ulbricht, Hendrik, Usenko, Vladyslav C., Wörner, Lisa, Xuereb, André, Paternostro, Mauro, Bassi, Angelo
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 11.03.2022
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Quantum physics
Quantum technology
Space
Space
Quantum physics
Quantum technology
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Summary:Advances in quantum technologies are giving rise to a revolution in the way fundamental physics questions are explored at the empirical level. At the same time, they are the seeds for future disruptive technological applications of quantum physics. Remarkably, a space-based environment may open many new avenues for exploring and employing quantum physics and technologies. Recently, space missions employing quantum technologies for fundamental or applied studies have been proposed and implemented with stunning results. The combination of quantum physics and its space application is the focus of this review: we cover both the fundamental scientific questions that can be tackled with quantum technologies in space and the possible implementation of these technologies for a variety of academic and commercial purposes.
ISSN:0370-1573
1873-6270
DOI:10.1016/j.physrep.2021.11.004