The ste-quest M4 proposal

K. Bongs, P. Bouyer, C. Braxmaier, D. Calonico, M. Cruise, N. Gaaloul, L. Iess, P. Jetzer, W. von Klitzing, S. Lecomte, E. Rasel, M. Rothacher, S. Schiller, C. Sopuerta, G. M. Tino, P. Tuckey, P. Wolf, M. Zelan

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Abstract

We summarise the Space-Time Explorer and QUantum Equivalence Space Test (STE-QUEST) space mission, as proposed to ESA in 2015 in response to the Cosmic Vision M4 call. STE-QUEST carries out tests of different aspects of the Einstein Equivalence Principle using atomic clocks, matter wave interferometry, and long distance time/frequency links. We emphasize the specific strong interest of performing equivalence principle tests in the quantum regime, i.e. using quantum atomic wave interferometry. Although STE-QUEST was not selected in M4 because of budgetary and technological reasons, we are looking forward to future opportunities with hopefully better outcomes for the fascinating science of STE-QUEST at the interface between quantum mechanics and gravitation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 50th Rencontres de Moriond - 2015 Gravitation
Subtitle of host publication100 years after GR
EditorsEtienne Auge, Jacques Dumarchez, Jean Tran Thanh Van
PublisherThe Gioi Publishers
Pages137-140
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782954640068
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event50th Rencontres de Moriond on Gravitation 2015: 100 years after GR - La Thuile, Italy
Duration: 21 Mar 201528 Mar 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 50th Rencontres de Moriond - 2015 Gravitation: 100 years after GR

Conference

Conference50th Rencontres de Moriond on Gravitation 2015: 100 years after GR
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityLa Thuile
Period21/03/1528/03/15

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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