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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 044001 |
| Journal | Quantum Science and Technology |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Aug 2023 |
Abstract
Microgravity platforms enable cold atom research beyond experiments in typical laboratories by removing restrictions due to the gravitational acceleration or compensation techniques. While research in space allows for undisturbed experimentation, technological readiness, availability and accessibility present challenges for experimental operation. In this work we focus on the main capabilities and unique features of ground-based microgravity facilities for cold atom research. A selection of current and future scientific opportunities and their high demands on the microgravity environment are presented, and some relevant ground-based facilities are discussed and compared. Specifically, we point out the applicable free fall times, repetition rates, stability and payload capabilities, as well as programmatic and operational aspects of these facilities. These are contrasted with the requirements of various cold atom experiments. Besides being an accelerator for technology development, ground-based microgravity facilities allow fundamental and applied research with the additional benefit of enabling hands-on access to the experiment for modifications and adjustments.
Keywords
- atom interferometry, Bose-Einstein condensate, drop tower, free fall, fundamental physics, parabolic flight, sounding rocket
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Materials Science(all)
- Materials Science (miscellaneous)
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)
- Engineering(all)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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In: Quantum Science and Technology, Vol. 8, No. 4, 044001, 10.08.2023.
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T1 - Microgravity facilities for cold atom experiments
AU - Raudonis, Matthias
AU - Roura, Albert
AU - Meister, Matthias
AU - Lotz, Christoph
AU - Overmeyer, Ludger
AU - Herrmann, Sven
AU - Gierse, Andreas
AU - Lämmerzahl, Claus
AU - Bigelow, Nicholas P.
AU - Lachmann, Maike
AU - Piest, Baptist
AU - Gaaloul, Naceur
AU - Rasel, Ernst M.
AU - Schubert, Christian
AU - Herr, Waldemar
AU - Deppner, Christian
AU - Ahlers, Holger
AU - Ertmer, Wolfgang
AU - R Williams, Jason
AU - Lundblad, Nathan
AU - Wörner, Lisa
PY - 2023/8/10
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