Lunar Gravitational-Wave Detection
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Published:2023-10-20
Issue:8
Volume:219
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ISSN:0038-6308
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Container-title:Space Science Reviews
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Space Sci Rev
Author:
Branchesi Marica, Falanga Maurizio, Harms JanORCID, Jani Karan, Katsanevas Stavros, Lognonné Philippe, Badaracco Francesca, Cacciapuoti Luigi, Cappellaro Enrico, Dell’Agnello Simone, de Raucourt Sébastien, Frigeri Alessandro, Giardini Domenico, Jennrich Oliver, Kawamura Taichi, Korol Valeriya, Landrø Martin, Majstorović Josipa, Marmat Piyush, Mazzali Paolo, Muccino Marco, Patat Ferdinando, Pian Elena, Piran Tsvi, Rosat Severine, Rowan Sheila, Stähler Simon, Tissino Jacopo
Abstract
AbstractA new era of lunar exploration has begun bringing immense opportunities for science as well. It has been proposed to deploy a new generation of observatories on the lunar surface for deep studies of our Universe. This includes radio antennas, which would be protected on the far side of the Moon from terrestrial radio interference, and gravitational-wave (GW) detectors, which would profit from the extremely low level of seismic disturbances on the Moon. In recent years, novel concepts have been proposed for lunar GW detectors based on long-baseline laser interferometry or on compact sensors measuring the lunar surface vibrations caused by GWs. In this article, we review the concepts and science opportunities for such instruments on the Moon. In addition to promising breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics and cosmology, lunar GW detectors would also be formidable probes of the lunar internal structure and improve our understanding of the lunar geophysical environment.
Funder
Vanderbilt University H2020 European Research Council Norges Forskningsråd Labex UnivEarthS Université de Paris Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca ESA-INFN Contract ASI-INFN Agreement Gran Sasso Science Institute - GSSI
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Space and Planetary Science,Astronomy and Astrophysics
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