We present a novel atom interferometer configuration that combines large momentum transfer with the enhancement of an optical resonator for the purpose of measuring gravitational strain in the horizontal directions. Using Bragg diffraction and taking advantage of the optical gain provided by the resonator, we achieve momentum transfer up to 8ℏk with mW level optical power in a cm-sized resonating waist. Importantly, our experiment uses an original resonator design that allows for a large resonating beam waist and eliminates the need to trap atoms in cavity modes. We demonstrate inertial sensitivity in the horizontal direction by measuring the change in tilt of our resonator. This result paves the way for future hybrid atom or optical gravitational wave detectors. Furthermore, the versatility of our method extends to a wide range of measurement geometries and atomic sources, opening up new avenues for the realization of highly sensitive inertial atom sensors.

Sabulsky, D. ., Junca, J., Zou, X., Bertoldi, A., Prevedelli, M., Beaufils, Q., et al. (2024). Multiphoton Atom Interferometry via Cavity-Enhanced Bragg Diffraction. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 132(21), 1-7 [10.1103/physrevlett.132.213601].

Multiphoton Atom Interferometry via Cavity-Enhanced Bragg Diffraction

Prevedelli, M.;
2024

Abstract

We present a novel atom interferometer configuration that combines large momentum transfer with the enhancement of an optical resonator for the purpose of measuring gravitational strain in the horizontal directions. Using Bragg diffraction and taking advantage of the optical gain provided by the resonator, we achieve momentum transfer up to 8ℏk with mW level optical power in a cm-sized resonating waist. Importantly, our experiment uses an original resonator design that allows for a large resonating beam waist and eliminates the need to trap atoms in cavity modes. We demonstrate inertial sensitivity in the horizontal direction by measuring the change in tilt of our resonator. This result paves the way for future hybrid atom or optical gravitational wave detectors. Furthermore, the versatility of our method extends to a wide range of measurement geometries and atomic sources, opening up new avenues for the realization of highly sensitive inertial atom sensors.
2024
Sabulsky, D. ., Junca, J., Zou, X., Bertoldi, A., Prevedelli, M., Beaufils, Q., et al. (2024). Multiphoton Atom Interferometry via Cavity-Enhanced Bragg Diffraction. PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 132(21), 1-7 [10.1103/physrevlett.132.213601].
Sabulsky, D.  O.; Junca, J.; Zou, X.; Bertoldi, A.; Prevedelli, M.; Beaufils, Q.; Geiger, R.; Landragin, A.; Bouyer, P.; Canuel, B.; Null, Null...espandi
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