Observation of Bose–Einstein condensates in an Earth-orbiting research lab
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 …
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 gas mixtures and dual-species atom interferometry in space
The capability to reach ultracold atomic temperatures in compact instruments has recently
been extended into space,. Ultracold temperatures amplify quantum effects, whereas free …
been extended into space,. Ultracold temperatures amplify quantum effects, whereas free …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] JOKARUS-design of a compact optical iodine frequency reference for a sounding rocket mission
We present the design of a compact absolute optical frequency reference for space
applications based on hyperfine transitions in molecular iodine with a targeted fractional …
applications based on hyperfine transitions in molecular iodine with a targeted fractional …
Feshbach spectroscopy and dual-species Bose-Einstein condensation of mixtures
TA Schulze, T Hartmann, KK Voges, MW Gempel… - Physical Review A, 2018 - APS
We present measurements of interspecies Feshbach resonances and subsequent creation
of dual-species Bose-Einstein condensates of Na 23 and K 39. We prepare both optically …
of dual-species Bose-Einstein condensates of Na 23 and K 39. We prepare both optically …
Quasi-adiabatic external state preparation of ultracold atoms in microgravity
AR Pollard, ER Moan, CA Sackett, ER Elliott… - … Science and Technology, 2020 - Springer
Abstract The Cold Atom Laboratory on the International Space Station produces ultracold
gases of rubidium and potassium in a tight magnetic trap near the surface of a magnetic …
gases of rubidium and potassium in a tight magnetic trap near the surface of a magnetic …
Efimov resonance position near a narrow Feshbach resonance in a mixture
In the vicinity of a narrow Feshbach resonance Efimov features are expected to be
characterized by the resonance's properties rather than the van der Waals length of the …
characterized by the resonance's properties rather than the van der Waals length of the …
Quenched magneto-association of ultracold Feshbach molecules
We study enhanced magneto-association of atoms into weakly bound molecules near a
Feshbach resonance using a quench preparatory stage. In anticipation of experiments with …
Feshbach resonance using a quench preparatory stage. In anticipation of experiments with …