AION: A UK Atom Interferometer Observatory and Network
Lead Research Organisation:
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Department Name: Particle Physics (PPD)
Publications
Bason M
(2021)
The atom interferometer observatory and network
Stray B
(2024)
Centralized design and production of the ultra-high vacuum and laser-stabilization systems for the AION ultra-cold strontium laboratories
in AVS Quantum Science
| Description | Particle Phycis Summer Programme |
| Amount | £3,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 06/2022 |
| End | 08/2022 |
| Description | Particle Physics PhD Programme |
| Amount | £80,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2022 |
| End | 04/2026 |
| Description | International Network in Space Quantum Technologies |
| Organisation | University of Strathclyde |
| Department | Department of Physics |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | RAL-Space was one of the founding institutions of this network. |
| Collaborator Contribution | Dissemination of information and experience of quantum sensors in space. |
| Impact | This is a new collaborative work which has allowed us to form a partnership with The British Geological Survey and the University of Strathclyde. Awaiting the results from EPSRC/NERC grant application. |
| Start Year | 2022 |
| Description | An international competition for A level students around the theme of quantum physics |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | We challenged A-Level and equivalent students to create three-minute videos about any aspect of quantum science or technology, individually or in teams. The top winners, runners-up and highly commended entries were selected from over 120 entries from across the UK and Ireland. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.iop.org/physics-community/special-interest-groups/qqq-group/quantum-clock/winners |
| Description | BBC Oxford interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Local radio station interview. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | BBC Oxford radion station interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Local radio station interview. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2021 |