How to Measure the Earth–Moon Distance to the Last Micrometer

How to Measure the Earth-Moon Distance to the Last MicrometerA researcher describes a pathway to unprecedented precision for measurements of the distance to the Moon using a continuous rather than a pulsed laser.

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Journal
Physics
Published
2025-06-27
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1103/physics.18.124
Primary Topic
Planetary Science and Exploration
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How to Measure the Earth–Moon Distance to the Last Micrometer

Mark Buchanan
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Planetary Science and Exploration
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How to Measure the Earth–Moon Distance to the Last Micrometer

Mark Buchanan
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Abstract

How to Measure the Earth-Moon Distance to the Last MicrometerA researcher describes a pathway to unprecedented precision for measurements of the distance to the Moon using a continuous rather than a pulsed laser.

PhysicsVol. 18
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