Macroscopic Quantum Resonators Path Finder (MAQRO-PF) White Paper
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2512.01777v1
- Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:17:39 GMT
- Title: Macroscopic Quantum Resonators Path Finder (MAQRO-PF) White Paper
- Authors: Jack Homans, Laura da Palma Barbara, Jakub Wardak, Elliot Simcox, Tim M. Fuchs, Hendrik Ulbricht,
- Abstract summary: We propose an optical levitation experiment in space that will explore the fundamental upper size limits of quantum mechanics.<n>We shall cover the scientific motivation behind these investigations, then summarize the current status of our designs for the satellite.
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- Abstract: Optically levitated particles are used in a wide range of experiments to explore both fundamental physics and to act as sensors to a variety of external forces. One field of particular interest that these particles can be used to investigate is quantum mechanics. Previous research has yet to set an absolute upper bound on the size of objects that can be prepared in a quantum superposition. Exploring this limit involves allowing ever-larger objects to freely and coherently evolve to assess if their behaviour matches quantum or classical theoretical predictions. However, the long free evolution times required for these behaviours to be visible result in the experiments being gravitationally limited. Space based platforms therefore become the next key step in these investigations. In this white paper, we shall discuss our proposal for an optical levitation experiment in space that will explore the fundamental upper size limits of quantum mechanics. We shall cover the scientific motivation behind these investigations, then summarize the current status of our designs for the satellite. We will then review the aspects of the payload that require further development, then summarize the current estimates of the payload's requirements.
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