期刊
NEW JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
卷 17, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
IOP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/17/6/065001
关键词
equivalence principle; quantum sensors; Bose-Einstein condensates; atom interferometry; microgravity
资金
- German Space Agency (DLR)
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) [DLR 50 1131-1137]
- Centre for Quantum Engineering and Space-Time Research (QUEST)
- Hannover School for Laser, Optics and Space-Time Research (HALOSTAR)
- German research foundation DFG
Quantum sensors based on coherent matter-waves are precise measurement devices whose ultimate accuracy is achieved with Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) in extended free fall. This is ideally realized in microgravity environments such as drop towers, ballistic rockets and space platforms. However, the transition from lab-based BEC machines to robust and mobile sources with comparable performance is a challenging endeavor. Here we report on the realization of a miniaturized setup, generating a flux of 4x10(5) quantum degenerate Rb-87 atoms every 1.6 s. Ensembles of 1 x 10(5) atoms can be produced at a 1 Hz rate. This is achieved by loading a cold atomic beam directly into a multi-layer atom chip that is designed for efficient transfer from laser-cooled to magnetically trapped clouds. The attained flux of degenerate atoms is on par with current lab-based BEC experiments while offering significantly higher repetition rates. Additionally, the flux is approaching those of current interferometers employing Raman-type velocity selection of laser-cooled atoms. The compact and robust design allows for mobile operation in a variety of demanding environments and paves the way for transportable high-precision quantum sensors.
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