Abstract We describe the background and status of a superconducting microwave clock suitable for relativity experiments in earth orbit. The project has the capability of performing improved tests of Lorentz invariance via a Michelson–Morley type experiment, and setting new limits on nine parameters in the Standard Model Extension. If flown with a high stability atomic clock, a Kennedy–Thorndike experiment along with additional tests in general relativity could be performed. In orbit, unwanted cavity frequency variations are expected to be caused mainly by acceleration effects due to residual drag and vibration, temperature variations, and fluctuations in the energy stored in the cavity. A cavity support system has been designed to reduce acceleration effects and a high resolution thermometer has been implemented to improve temperature control.


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    Titel :

    Testing relativity with orbiting clocks


    Beteiligte:
    Nissen, J.A. (Autor:in) / Lipa, J.A. (Autor:in) / Wang, S. (Autor:in) / Avaloff, D. (Autor:in) / Stricker, D.A. (Autor:in)

    Erschienen in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 47 , 3 ; 525-527


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2010-08-01


    Format / Umfang :

    3 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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