Atom Interferometry techniques to produce a working gravity gradiometer for applications outside of the lab
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Birmingham
Department Name: School of Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
Research will be conducted into the use of Atom Interferometry techniques to produce a working gravity gradiometer for applications outside of the lab. Conventional gravity survey techniques have reached a plateau in sensitivity. Quantum physics offers a step change in sensitivity of gravity and gravity gradient measurements. However, to be useful in real-world applications, this technology must be developed further to be robust enough for use outside of the laboratory. The aim of this research is to advance the component technologies involved in atom interferometry. This is to produce portable gravimeters with appropriate size, weight and power consumption while maintaining high sensitivity.
Organisations
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509590/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1820842 | Studentship | EP/N509590/1 | 01/10/2016 | 25/12/2020 | Luuk Earl |
| Description | Designs and concepts produced in the project have adopted by collaborators in order to produce sensors which are intended as a comercial product. |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | BAE QT workshop |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Took part in workshop and round-table discussions about how our research could benefit BAE and the future landscape of QT research in the UK. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Cheltenham Science festival exhibition |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Presented demonstartion of research at a general public engagement event. Some school groups came around. Part of the "Quantum City" stall. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Exhibiting at BP for quantum outreach event |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Industry/Business |
| Results and Impact | Exhibited a stand at an event run by BP. This involved speaking to industry, academics, politicians and stakeholders about our research. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Exhibiting at New Scientist Live as part of the BT stand |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Attendance at a large exhibition (~30,000 attendees) to present the research underway as part of the QT hub. Discussed with members of the public, other researchers and professionals about the research themes and possible future impacts. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Pint of Science |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Exhibited at Pint of Science evening, an event run in Birmingham, displaying and discussing aspects of our reasearch and it's applications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| Description | Presentation at YAO conference 2019 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Gave a 20 minute presentation of research at a conference for PhD students internationally. Also participated in the conference generally for a week. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Quantum Technology Hub Exhibition |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | Exhibited at the Quantum Technology Hubs Exibition. The main audience were other researchers and industry collaborators. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |
| Description | Royal Institution Summer Of Science Exhibition |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Demonstration of research at the Royal Institution Summer of Science event, along with a talk from Kai Bongs. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2019 |