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Title: AEDGE: Atomic Experiment for Dark Matter and Gravity Exploration in Space

Journal Article · · EPJ quantum technology
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We propose in this White Paper a concept for a space experiment using cold atoms to search for ultra-light dark matter, and to detect gravitational waves in the frequency range between the most sensitive ranges of LISA and the terrestrial LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA/INDIGO experiments. This interdisciplinary experiment, called Atomic Experiment for Dark Matter and Gravity Exploration (AEDGE), will also complement other planned searches for dark matter, and exploit synergies with other gravitational wave detectors. We give examples of the extended range of sensitivity to ultra-light dark matter offered by AEDGE, and how its gravitational-wave measurements could explore the assembly of super-massive black holes, first-order phase transitions in the early universe and cosmic strings. AEDGE will be based upon technologies now being developed for terrestrial experiments using cold atoms, and will benefit from the space experience obtained with, e.g., LISA and cold atom experiments in microgravity.

Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP)
Contributing Organization:
AEDGE Collaboration
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11359
OSTI ID:
1616022
Report Number(s):
FERMILAB-PUB-19-698-V; KCL-PH-TH/2019-65; CERN-TH-2019-126; arXiv:1908.00802; oai:inspirehep.net:1747764; TRN: US2106395
Journal Information:
EPJ quantum technology, Vol. 7, Issue 1; ISSN 2196-0763
Publisher:
Springer NatureCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 176 works
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