Nanosatellites for quantum science and technology

Oi, Daniel K.L. and Ling, Alex and Grieve, James A. and Jennewein, Thomas and Dinkelaker, Aline N. and Krutzik, Markus (2016) Nanosatellites for quantum science and technology. Contemporary Physics. pp. 1-32. ISSN 0010-7514 (https://doi.org/10.1080/00107514.2016.1235150)

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Abstract

Bringing quantum science and technology to the space frontier offers exciting prospects for both fundamental physics and applications such as long-range secure communication and space-borne quantum probes for inertial sensing with enhanced accuracy and sensitivity. But despite important terrestrial pathfinding precursors on common microgravity platforms and promising proposals to exploit the significant advantages of space quantum missions, large-scale quantum testbeds in space are yet to be realized due to the high costs and leadtimes of traditional “Big Space” satellite development. But the “small space” revolution, spearheaded by the rise of nanosatellites such as CubeSats, is an opportunity to greatly accelerate the progress of quantum space missions by providing easy and affordable access to space and encouraging agile development. We review space quantum science and technology, CubeSats and their rapidly developing capabilities, and how they can be used to advance quantum satellite systems.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:57818
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    4 October 2016
    Published
    9 September 2016
    Accepted
    Notes:This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article to be published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary on 4 October 2016, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/00107514.2016.1235150
    Subjects:Science > Physics
    Department:Faculty of Science > Physics
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:16 Sep 2016 09:01
    Last modified:17 Apr 2024 00:25
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    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/57818
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