Opportunities for Gravitational Wave Physics at the South Pole

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Autori principali: Argüelles, C. A., DuVernois, M., Graham, P. W., Kovachy, T., Mitchell, J.
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author Argüelles, C. A.
DuVernois, M.
Graham, P. W.
Kovachy, T.
Mitchell, J.
author_facet Argüelles, C. A.
DuVernois, M.
Graham, P. W.
Kovachy, T.
Mitchell, J.
contents Atom interferometers represent a promising approach for gravitational wave detection in the decihertz frequency band, complementary to existing light-based detectors. The South Pole offers unique advantages for such experiments: exceptionally low seismic noise, established infrastructure for large scientific projects, and a location that strengthens gravitational wave source localization through global triangulation. Here we discuss the scientific case and practical considerations for deploying a long-baseline atom interferometer at the South Pole, which has the potential to expand the global network of gravitational wave detectors while enabling precision tests of fundamental physics.
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spellingShingle Opportunities for Gravitational Wave Physics at the South Pole
Argüelles, C. A.
DuVernois, M.
Graham, P. W.
Kovachy, T.
Mitchell, J.
Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Atomic Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
Atom interferometers represent a promising approach for gravitational wave detection in the decihertz frequency band, complementary to existing light-based detectors. The South Pole offers unique advantages for such experiments: exceptionally low seismic noise, established infrastructure for large scientific projects, and a location that strengthens gravitational wave source localization through global triangulation. Here we discuss the scientific case and practical considerations for deploying a long-baseline atom interferometer at the South Pole, which has the potential to expand the global network of gravitational wave detectors while enabling precision tests of fundamental physics.
title Opportunities for Gravitational Wave Physics at the South Pole
topic Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Atomic Physics
Instrumentation and Detectors
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.14279