Point source atom interferometry and beyond

When doing atom interferometry with a freely expanding cloud of atoms, one realises a multitude of parallel interferometers that may have different output phases. In this presentation, we will explore the measurement of intentional phase variations across a cloud of atoms, technique named point source interferometry. We will discuss its ability to measure rotations in a compact setup, but also its limitations and finally the possibility it can offer to image the wavefront variations of the light used to drive the interferometer.

Jueves 19 de febrero a las 13:00 hrs.

Auditorio del Instituto de Física, Campus Pedregal.