Fundamental Physics in Space: A Quantum-Gravity Perspective

@article{AmelinoCamelia2004FundamentalPI,
  title={Fundamental Physics in Space: A Quantum-Gravity Perspective},
  author={Giovanni Amelino-Camelia},
  journal={General Relativity and Gravitation},
  year={2004},
  volume={36},
  pages={539-560}
}
  • G. Amelino-Camelia
  • Published 5 September 2003
  • Physics, Philosophy
  • General Relativity and Gravitation
I consider the possibility that space experiments be used to search for quantum properties of spacetime. On the basis of recent quantum-gravity results, I argue that insight on some quantum properties of spacetime can be obtained with experiments planned for the International Space Station, such as AMS and EUSO, and with satellite gamma-ray telescopes, such as GLAST. 
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