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Fundamental Physics in Space: A guide to present projects
Author(s) -
Lämmerzahl C.,
Dittus H.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
annalen der physik
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.009
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1521-3889
pISSN - 0003-3804
DOI - 10.1002/1521-3889(200202)11:2<95::aid-andp95>3.0.co;2-h
Subject(s) - superluminal motion , causality (physics) , physics , signal (programming language) , basis (linear algebra) , property (philosophy) , theoretical physics , physical law , speed of light (cellular automaton) , space (punctuation) , classical mechanics , quantum mechanics , computer science , mathematics , epistemology , operating system , philosophy , geometry , programming language
A review is presented about most of the current Fundamental Physics (FP) projects in space. After illustrating of what is meant by FP and which are its objectives, reasons are expatiated of why it is of great advantage to do FP in space. Then we give extensive introductions into all present and future FP projects in space. This consists of an explanation of the various scientific objectives, a description of the scientific payload and the used technologies, and an outline of the planned mission scenarios. Furthermore, we give a guide to further information (review papers, web‐pages) about the various projects.