Roberto Tauraso
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, University of Rome Tor Vergata
Papers
3
Total Citations
42
H-Index
3
About
Roberto Tauraso is a leading figure in fundamental physics and lunar laser ranging (LLR), whose work bridges precision metrology and tests of general relativity. His research focuses on designing next-generation retroreflector arrays for the Moon, enabling sub-millimeter accuracy in measuring lunar distance and orbital dynamics. Tauraso’s major contributions include the MoonLIGHT project—a USA–Italy collaboration that developed a state-of-the-art retroreflector array for 21st-century lunar science (20 citations). This work, alongside his theoretical and experimental studies on probing general relativity and new physics with LLR (12 citations), has deepened our understanding of gravitational interactions and possible deviations from Einstein’s theory. He also contributed to the MAGIA lunar orbiter concept, advancing absolute positioning metrology for lunar exploration (10 citations). With over 40 combined citations across his most influential papers, Tauraso’s impact lies in refining the tools and frameworks for testing fundamental physics in the Earth-Moon system. His achievements include leading international efforts to enhance LLR accuracy, which remains a cornerstone for future lunar missions and gravitational research.
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Top Papers
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- 2Probing General Relativity and New Physics with Lunar Laser Ranging12 citations · 2012
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