Strategic Applications of Ultra-Cold Atoms; MURI Fellowship for J.R. Abo-Shaeer
Abstract
The goal of the MURI project is to advance matter wave sensors by combining atom interferometry with atom lasers and atom waveguides. This has the prospect of improving the sensitivity of such sensors by orders of magnitude as compared with existing state-of-the-art sensors. This final report summarizes major steps towards this goal, including the study of wave guides using atom chips, the demonstration of the novel method of contrast interferometry with Bose-Einstein condensates, and the realization of a prototype trapped atom interferometer using optical potentials. Furthermore, other scientific contributions of Jamil Abo-Shaeer, the student supported by the MURI fellowship, are reported: the study of vortices, sound and ultracold molecules.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 14, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424422
Entities
People
- Wolfgang Ketterie
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology