Objective
Atom interferometry provides extremely sensitive measurements of quantities such as rotations and accelerations. This project will theoretically investigate how quantum entanglement between atoms and photons can enhance the sensitivity of atom-interferometry. The aim of this project is to drastically enhance the sensitivity of atom interferometers, to deliver practical sensing devices of unprecedented sensitivity. This increased sensitivity may lead to new technologies, such as ultra-sensitive gravity gradiometers for the detection of mineral reserves, as well as important applications to fundamental physics, such as tests of fundamental theories beyond the standard model.
Fields of science
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental scienceshydrology
- social scienceseconomics and businesseconomicsproduction economicsproductivity
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- natural sciencesearth and related environmental sciencesgeophysics
- natural sciencesphysical sciencestheoretical physicsparticle physicsphotons
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EFCoordinator
THE UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX
Net EU contribution
€ 195 454,80
Address
SUSSEX HOUSE FALMER
BN1 9RH Brighton
United Kingdom
BN1 9RH Brighton
United Kingdom
Region
South East (England)
Surrey, East and West Sussex
Brighton and Hove
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Total cost
€ 195 454,80