The deep space quantum link: prospective fundamental physics experiments using long-baseline quantum optics

Makan Mohageg, Luca Mazzarella, Charis Anastopoulos, Jason Gallicchio, Bei Lok Hu, Thomas Jennewein, Spencer Johnson, Shih Yuin Lin, Alexander Ling, Christoph Marquardt, Matthias Meister, Raymond Newell, Albert Roura, Wolfgang P. Schleich, Christian Schubert, Dmitry V. Strekalov, Giuseppe Vallone, Paolo Villoresi, Lisa Wörner, Nan YuAileen Zhai, Paul Kwiat

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Abstract

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Deep Space Quantum Link mission concept enables a unique set of science experiments by establishing robust quantum optical links across extremely long baselines. Potential mission configurations include establishing a quantum link between the Lunar Gateway moon-orbiting space station and nodes on or near the Earth. This publication summarizes the principal experimental goals of the Deep Space Quantum Link. These goals, identified through a multi-year design study conducted by the authors, include long-range teleportation, tests of gravitational coupling to quantum states, and advanced tests of quantum nonlocality.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number25
JournalEPJ Quantum Technology
Volume9
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Foundational quantum mechanics
  • General relativity
  • Quantum optics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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