Taking off with quantum sensors on unstaffed aerial vehicles

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25250/thescbr.brk755

Keywords:

Quantum Technology, Quantum Sensing, Cold atoms, Unstaffed Areal Vehicles, Remote sensing

Abstract

The extraordinary performance of quantum sensors based on cold atoms will enhance our understanding of the world around us. While ground-based devices are currently in use, their deployment by Unstaffed Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) requires significant reductions in size, weight, and power. This work has realised the first step towards the deployment of cold atom-based sensors on UAV’s.

Author Biographies

Jamie Vovrosh, University of Birmingham

Research Fellow

Farzad Hayati, University of Birmingham

Professor

Original article reference

Earl, L., Vovrosh, J., Wright, M., Roberts, D., Winch, J., Perea-Ortiz, M., Lamb, A., Hayati, F., Griffin, P., Metje, N., Bongs, K., & Holynski, M. (2022). Demonstration of a Compact Magneto-Optical Trap on an Unstaffed Aerial Vehicle. Atoms, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/atoms10010032

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Published

2023-10-12

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): TheScienceBreaker

Section

Maths, Physics & Chemistry

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