Towards quantum sensors with ultracold atoms: An application of atomtronics

Herwig Ott

Ronald Pepino, Brian Seaman, Murray Holland

Mark Edwards, Benjamin Eller, Stephen Eckel +1 more

Anish Goyal

This paper explores the applications of quantum atomtronics with Bose-Einstein condensates in the creation of sensors for ultraprecise measurements of gravity, rotation, and velocity. We define key principles from quantum mechanics, discuss the field of quantum atomtronics, and outline the experimental setups required for such studies. Finally, we highlight the future trajectory of this field by examining advanced research in axion detection and space experiments conducted on the International Space Station, as well as the possibility of incorporating machine learning and image recognition systems to automate the readout of atomtronic interferometers.

Ivan Deutsch

Romain Calviac, Antoine Rouxel, Samuel Charlot +6 more

The sensitivity of ultracold-atom sensors has great potential for on-board applications, but achieving this precision outside the laboratory requires a robust, compact atom source. This work presents a hybrid atom chip that combines two techniques to simplify the cold-atom source: optical gratings for single-beam laser cooling and conductive microcircuits for tight magnetic confinement. This hybrid configuration also achieves Bose-Einstein condensation. This research paves the way for integrating more advanced features into atomic chips with applications in atomic interferometry and atomtronics.