Periodic Reporting for period 1 - MAWI (Matter-Wave Interferometers)
Reporting period: 2022-12-01 to 2024-11-30
The field of matter-wave interferometry has emerged as a highly promising interdisciplinary domain at the intersection of fundamental science, quantum technologies, photonics, and the European semiconductor industry. The primary objectives of MAWI are to leverage the precise control of ultracold quantum matter to develop guided matter-wave interferometers and to train young researchers in the rapidly evolving fields of matter-wave interferometry and quantum sensors based on interferometric schemes.
MAWI focuses on advancing novel quantum sensing devices, with the potential to enhance sensitivity by several orders of magnitude compared to existing technologies. Achieving this goal requires equipping the next generation of "quantum interferometry researchers" with a broad skill set, spanning fundamental and applied science, experimental development, and modeling—while fostering strong connections with industry and emerging technological trends.
Our training network has recruited 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs), who have already commenced their research. To achieve the ultimate goal of developing a new class of fully integrated cold-atom quantum devices, an interdisciplinary skill set is essential. To this end, two focused and highly successful Schools have been organized, covering topics ranging from the theory of quantum interferometers to machine learning and quantum computing. The PhD projects are progressing well, and overall network management is proceeding as planned, with the exception of some delays in recruitment.
MAWI focuses on advancing novel quantum sensing devices, with the potential to enhance sensitivity by several orders of magnitude compared to existing technologies. Achieving this goal requires equipping the next generation of "quantum interferometry researchers" with a broad skill set, spanning fundamental and applied science, experimental development, and modeling—while fostering strong connections with industry and emerging technological trends.
Our training network has recruited 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs), who have already commenced their research. To achieve the ultimate goal of developing a new class of fully integrated cold-atom quantum devices, an interdisciplinary skill set is essential. To this end, two focused and highly successful Schools have been organized, covering topics ranging from the theory of quantum interferometers to machine learning and quantum computing. The PhD projects are progressing well, and overall network management is proceeding as planned, with the exception of some delays in recruitment.
The 10 DCs have begun their PhD projects on the assigned topics: four are focused on the theoretical modeling of quantum interferometers with applications in atomtronics, three on the experimental realization of matter-wave interferometry, and three on improving these systems (along with related tools) for technological and commercial applications.
Collaborations between DCs from different Beneficiaries have already begun and are progressing as planned (except for the PhD who started in February 2025), particularly in the areas of atom chip design and characterization, as well as the development of theoretical tools — adapted from quantum many-body theory—to assess the efficiency of matter-wave interferometers in realistic conditions, taking into account interactions, temperature, and noise, and coupling with the external environment.
Collaborations between DCs from different Beneficiaries have already begun and are progressing as planned (except for the PhD who started in February 2025), particularly in the areas of atom chip design and characterization, as well as the development of theoretical tools — adapted from quantum many-body theory—to assess the efficiency of matter-wave interferometers in realistic conditions, taking into account interactions, temperature, and noise, and coupling with the external environment.
The DCs are in the first part of their PhD projects, so no results beyond of the state of the art are to be reported.