Laser Source for Atomic Gravity Wave Detector
Project Introduction
The Atom Interferometry (AI) Technology for Gravity Wave Measurements demonstrates new matter wave Interferometric sensor technology for precise detection and measurement of primordial gravity waves and space geodesy.
Develop an Atom Interferometry-based gravity wave detector (vs Optical Interferometry). Characterize a high power laser and monitoring the frequency and the Fourier transform. Use Goddard Space Flight Center Mission Design Lab to study a single flyer with boom and developed cost estimate. Also funded a study at Stanford on Large Momentum Beam Splitters applications for Detection of Gravity Waves using Atom Interferometry.
More »Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| AOSense, Inc. | Supporting Organization | Industry | Sunnyvale, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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Maryland
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Organizational Responsibility
Responsible Mission Directorate:
- Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Lead Center / Facility:
- Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Responsible Program:
- Center Innovation Fund: GSFC CIF
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Project Duration
Technology Maturity (TRL)
| Start: | 1 |
| Current: | 2 |
| Estimated End: | 2 |
Technology Areas
Primary:
- TX08 Sensors and Instruments
- TX08.1 Remote Sensing Instruments/Sensors
- TX08.1.1 Detectors and Focal Planes
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