Accelerometer using atomic waves for space applications
  The techniques of laser cooling combined with atom interferometry make possible the realization of very sensitive and accurate inertial sensors like gyroscopes or accelerometers. Besides earth-based developments, the use of these techniques in space should provide extremely high sensitivity for research in fundamental physics, Earth's observation and exploration of the solar system. 
Arnaud Landragin (SYRTE), Franck Pereira Dos Santos (SYRTE)