Physics of the Cosmos
Exploring fundamental questions regarding the physical forces of the universe

Physics of the Cosmos Program Analysis Group Mission Studies

Study for NASA Participation in the ESA-led L3 Gravitational Wave Mission

(2016 – 2018)

The Technology Analysis Group (TAG)

The L3ST is assisted by a Technology Analysis Group (TAG) who provide expert knowledge of the technology associated with NASA's possible hardware contributions to ESA.

Team Members

Name Affiliation
Camp, Jordan NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Klipstein, William Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Livas, Jeffrey NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
McKenzie, Kirk Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mueller, Guido University of Florida
Ziemer, John Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Techology Presentations

List

Title Presenter
Mission Architecture Overview [PDF] Ira Thorpe
Colloid Micro-Newton Thrusters for the Space Technology 7 Mission and Beyond [PDF] John Ziemer
Telescope Design for a Space-based Gravitational Wave Mission [PDF] Jeffrey Livas
Phasemeter Development for LISA at JPL [PDF] William Klipstein
eLISA Laser Development in the US [PDF] Jordan Camp
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