Progress of the Quantum Experiment Science Satellite (QUESS) Micius Project

摘要

By using satellites,ultra-long-distance quantum communication and tests of quantum foundations could be achieved at a global scale.The Quantum Experiment Science Satellite (QUESS) in China,also called Micius,one of the scientific satellite programs in the Strategic Priority Program on space science,the Chinese Academy of Sciences,was launched on 16 August 2016.There are totally 4 scientific payloads.We give a brief overview of the quantum experiment science satellite project and present most recent science results.The main scientific goal of the quantum experiment science satellite was achieved in 2017.Here,we introduce the latest achievements in satellite-based quantum communication and large-scale tests of quantum foundations obtained by Micius.