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

M. Mohageg, L. Mazzarella, C. Anastopoulos, J. Gallicchio, Bei-Lok Hu, T. Jennewein, Spencer J. Johnson, Shih-Yuin Lin et al.

EPJ Quantum Technology, 2021

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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.

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