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 …
Testing the universality of free fall with rubidium and ytterbium in a very large baseline atom interferometer
We propose a very long baseline atom interferometer test of Einstein's equivalence principle
(EEP) with ytterbium and rubidium extending over 10 m of free fall. In view of existing …
(EEP) with ytterbium and rubidium extending over 10 m of free fall. In view of existing …
An experimental approach for investigating many-body phenomena in Rydberg-interacting quantum systems
CS Hofmann, G Günter, H Schempp, NLM Müller… - Frontiers of …, 2014 - Springer
Recent developments in the study of ultracold Rydberg gases demand an advanced level of
experimental sophistication, in which high atomic and optical densities must be combined …
experimental sophistication, in which high atomic and optical densities must be combined …
The space atom interferometer project: status and prospects
This paper presents the current status and future prospects of the Space Atom Interferometer
project (SAI), funded by the European Space Agency. Atom interferometry provides …
project (SAI), funded by the European Space Agency. Atom interferometry provides …
All-optical matter-wave lens using time-averaged potentials
The precision of matter-wave sensors benefits from interrogating large-particle-number
atomic ensembles at high cycle rates. Quantum-degenerate gases with their low effective …
atomic ensembles at high cycle rates. Quantum-degenerate gases with their low effective …
Atom interferometry and its applications
S Abend, M Gersemann, C Schubert… - … of quantum theory, 2019 - ebooks.iospress.nl
We provide an introduction into the field of atom optics and review our work on
interferometry with cold atoms, and in particular with Bose-Einstein condensates. Here we …
interferometry with cold atoms, and in particular with Bose-Einstein condensates. Here we …
Miniaturized lab system for future cold atom experiments in microgravity
We present the technical realization of a compact system for performing experiments with
cold 87 Rb and 39 K atoms in microgravity in the future. The whole system fits into a capsule …
cold 87 Rb and 39 K atoms in microgravity in the future. The whole system fits into a capsule …
Evaporative cooling from an optical dipole trap in microgravity
In recent years, cold atoms could prove their scientific impact not only on ground but in
microgravity environments such as the drop tower in Bremen, sounding rockets, and …
microgravity environments such as the drop tower in Bremen, sounding rockets, and …
Optimized Bose-Einstein-condensate production in a dipole trap based on a 1070-nm multifrequency laser: Influence of enhanced two-body loss on the evaporation …
T Lauber, J Küber, O Wille, G Birkl - … Review A—Atomic, Molecular, and Optical …, 2011 - APS
We present an optimized strategy for the production of tightly confined Bose-Einstein
condensates (BEC) of 87 Rb in a crossed dipole trap with direct loading from a magneto …
condensates (BEC) of 87 Rb in a crossed dipole trap with direct loading from a magneto …
Production of large Bose-Einstein condensates in a magnetic-shield-compatible hybrid trap
We describe the production of large Na 23 Bose-Einstein condensates in a hybrid trap
characterized by a weak magnetic field quadrupole and a tightly focused infrared beam. The …
characterized by a weak magnetic field quadrupole and a tightly focused infrared beam. The …