A large mode optical resonator for enhanced atom interferometry

The development of atom interferometry in the last few decades has led to high precision measurements of inertial effects and tests of fundamental physics. New methods for higher sensitivity atom interferometers (AIs) are being explored, particularly the interrogation of atoms with optical cavities...

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Main Authors: Chanu, Sapam Ranjita, Mielec, Nicolas, Holleville, David, Fang, Bess, Landragin, Arnaud, Geiger, Remi, Riou, Isabelle, Canuel, Benjamin
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Summary:The development of atom interferometry in the last few decades has led to high precision measurements of inertial effects and tests of fundamental physics. New methods for higher sensitivity atom interferometers (AIs) are being explored, particularly the interrogation of atoms with optical cavities [1]. Its benefits would be higher optical power allowing large momentum transfer beam splitters, and possibly cleaner and controlled phase profiles. However high sensitivity AIs require long interrogation times, which combined with cold atom expansion, bring the challenges of large waists in cavities.
ISSN:2327-1949
DOI:10.1109/FCS.2017.8088989