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Multi-Dimensional Atom Optics and Interferometry

Atomic Physics 2019-02-06 v1 Applied Physics Quantum Physics

Abstract

We propose new multi-dimensional atom optics that can create coherent superpositions of atomic wavepackets along three spatial directions. These tools can be used to generate light-pulse atom interferometers that are simultaneously sensitive to the three components of acceleration and rotation, and we discuss how to isolate these inertial components in a single experimental shot. We also present a new type of atomic gyroscope that is insensitive to parasitic accelerations and initial velocities. The ability to measure the full acceleration and rotation vectors with a compact, high-precision, low-bias inertial sensor could strongly impact the fields of inertial navigation, gravity gradiometry, and gyroscopy.

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@article{arxiv.1901.02214,
  title  = {Multi-Dimensional Atom Optics and Interferometry},
  author = {Brynle Barrett and Pierrick Cheiney and Baptiste Battelier and Fabien Napolitano and Philippe Bouyer},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1901.02214},
  year   = {2019}
}

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6 pages + 8 supplementary, 6 figures