Progress in satellite quantum key distribution
Quantum key distribution (QKD) is a family of protocols for growing a private encryption key
between two parties. Despite much progress, all ground-based QKD approaches have a …
between two parties. Despite much progress, all ground-based QKD approaches have a …
Observation of Bose–Einstein condensates in an Earth-orbiting research lab
DC Aveline, JR Williams, ER Elliott, C Dutenhoffer… - Nature, 2020 - nature.com
Quantum mechanics governs the microscopic world, where low mass and momentum reveal
a natural wave–particle duality. Magnifying quantum behaviour to macroscopic scales is a …
a natural wave–particle duality. Magnifying quantum behaviour to macroscopic scales is a …
Space-borne Bose–Einstein condensation for precision interferometry
D Becker, MD Lachmann, ST Seidel, H Ahlers… - Nature, 2018 - nature.com
Owing to the low-gravity conditions in space, space-borne laboratories enable experiments
with extended free-fall times. Because Bose–Einstein condensates have an extremely low …
with extended free-fall times. Because Bose–Einstein condensates have an extremely low …
Review of atom chips for absolute gravity sensors
D Li, W He, S Shi, B Wu, Y Xiao, Q Lin, L Li - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
As a powerful tool in scientific research and industrial technologies, the cold atom absolute
gravity sensor (CAGS) based on cold atom interferometry has been proven to be the most …
gravity sensor (CAGS) based on cold atom interferometry has been proven to be the most …
Ultracold atom interferometry in space
MD Lachmann, H Ahlers, D Becker… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Abstract Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) in free fall constitute a promising source for
space-borne interferometry. Indeed, BECs enjoy a slowly expanding wave function, display …
space-borne interferometry. Indeed, BECs enjoy a slowly expanding wave function, display …
High-accuracy inertial measurements with cold-atom sensors
R Geiger, A Landragin, S Merlet… - AVS Quantum …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
The research on cold-atom interferometers gathers a large community of about 50 groups
worldwide both in the academic and now in the industrial sectors. The interest in this sub …
worldwide both in the academic and now in the industrial sectors. The interest in this sub …
NASA's Cold Atom Lab (CAL): system development and ground test status
We report the status of the Cold Atom Lab (CAL) instrument to be operated aboard the
International Space Station (ISS). Utilizing a compact atom chip-based system to create …
International Space Station (ISS). Utilizing a compact atom chip-based system to create …
The Bose-Einstein condensate and cold atom laboratory
K Frye, S Abend, W Bartosch, A Bawamia… - EPJ Quantum …, 2021 - epjqt.epj.org
Microgravity eases several constraints limiting experiments with ultracold and condensed
atoms on ground. It enables extended times of flight without suspension and eliminates the …
atoms on ground. It enables extended times of flight without suspension and eliminates the …
A compact cold-atom interferometer with a high data-rate grating magneto-optical trap and a photonic-integrated-circuit-compatible laser system
The extreme miniaturization of a cold-atom interferometer accelerometer requires the
development of novel technologies and architectures for the interferometer subsystems …
development of novel technologies and architectures for the interferometer subsystems …
Technology roadmap for cold-atoms based quantum inertial sensor in space
Recent developments in quantum technology have resulted in a new generation of sensors
for measuring inertial quantities, such as acceleration and rotation. These sensors can …
for measuring inertial quantities, such as acceleration and rotation. These sensors can …