Title :
Sagnac interferometry with cold atoms
Author :
Muller, T. ; Wendrich, T. ; Gilowski, M. ; Jentsch, C. ; Rasel, E.M. ; Ertmer, W.
Author_Institution :
Institut fur Quantenoptik, Hannover Univ., Germany
Abstract :
In this paper, a concept for an atom interferometer for measurements of rotations and accelerations with very high sensitivity based on laser cooled rubidium atoms (CASI: cold atom Sagnac interferometer) and its experimental realisation are discussed. The aim is to reveal the quantum limits of such an inertial sensor as well as to assess and to optimise measurement strategies like continuous or periodic operation modes.
Keywords :
Sagnac interferometers; atom optics; laser cooling; rubidium; Rb; Sagnac interferometry; inertial sensor; laser cooling; rubidium atoms; Acceleration; Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic measurements; Electron mobility; Optical interferometry; Optical sensors; Quantum well lasers; Sagnac interferometers;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference, 2005. EQEC '05. European
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8973-5
DOI :
10.1109/EQEC.2005.1567405
