Taking atom interferometric quantum sensors from the laboratory to real-world applications
Since the first proof-of-principle experiments over 25 years ago, atom interferometry has
matured to a versatile tool that can be used in fundamental research in particle physics …
matured to a versatile tool that can be used in fundamental research in particle physics …
Advances toward fieldable atom interferometers
FA Narducci, AT Black, JH Burke - Advances in Physics: X, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
We review the field of atom interferometer inertial sensors. We begin by reviewing the path
integral formulation of atom interferometers and then specialize the treatment to light-pulse …
integral formulation of atom interferometers and then specialize the treatment to light-pulse …
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 …
Collective-mode enhanced matter-wave optics
C Deppner, W Herr, M Cornelius, P Stromberger… - Physical Review Letters, 2021 - APS
In contrast to light, matter-wave optics of quantum gases deals with interactions even in free
space and for ensembles comprising millions of atoms. We exploit these interactions in a …
space and for ensembles comprising millions of atoms. We exploit these interactions in a …
Quantum test of the universality of free fall
We simultaneously measure the gravitationally induced phase shift in two Raman-type
matter-wave interferometers operated with laser-cooled ensembles of Rb 87 and K 39 …
matter-wave interferometers operated with laser-cooled ensembles of Rb 87 and K 39 …
Interleaved atom interferometry for high-sensitivity inertial measurements
D Savoie, M Altorio, B Fang, LA Sidorenkov… - Science …, 2018 - science.org
Cold-atom inertial sensors target several applications in navigation, geoscience, and tests of
fundamental physics. Achieving high sampling rates and high inertial sensitivities, obtained …
fundamental physics. Achieving high sampling rates and high inertial sensitivities, obtained …
ELGAR—a European laboratory for gravitation and atom-interferometric research
Gravitational waves (GWs) were observed for the first time in 2015, one century after
Einstein predicted their existence. There is now growing interest to extend the detection …
Einstein predicted their existence. There is now growing interest to extend the detection …
Phase shift in an atom interferometer due to spacetime curvature across its wave function
Spacetime curvature induces tidal forces on the wave function of a single quantum system.
Using a dual light-pulse atom interferometer, we measure a phase shift associated with such …
Using a dual light-pulse atom interferometer, we measure a phase shift associated with such …
Large momentum transfer clock atom interferometry on the 689 nm intercombination line of strontium
We report the first realization of large momentum transfer (LMT) clock atom interferometry.
Using single-photon interactions on the strontium S 1 0-P 3 1 transition, we demonstrate …
Using single-photon interactions on the strontium S 1 0-P 3 1 transition, we demonstrate …
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 …