Developments for quantum inertial navigation systems employing Bose–Einstein condensates
Matthias Gersemann, Ashwin Rajagopalan, M. Abidi, Philipp Barbey, Allen Sabu, X. Chen, Nicolai Ben Weddig, Benjamin Tennstedt, J. Petring, N. Droese, Alexander Kassner, C. Künzler, L. Keinert, Xiao Xiao, Folke Dencker, Marc Christopher Wurz, A. Löwer, Edgar von Hinüber, Dennis Schlippert, Ernst M. Rasel, Steffen Schön, Sven Abend
Abstract
Quantum technology became a new tool for navigation based on measuring accelerations and rotations. However, the full potential of atom interferometers that operate with ultracold atoms has not yet been exploited. This paper presents current developments in the field of generation and application of Bose–Einstein condensates for inertial navigation. It covers the advancements in the form of atom chip and compact vacuum technology, classical sensor hybridization, and a multi-axis atom interferometry technique. In addition, the synergies of combining quantum sensors with classical inertial measurement units and their implications for navigation trajectories are discussed.