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¹School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Metrology
Atomic physics

Background:

The Sagnac effect is crucial for precise rotation measurements using interferometry.
Matter-wave Sagnac interferometry promises enhanced resolution, but typically relies on free-propagating atoms.
An alternative approach leverages the Sagnac effect as a proper time difference.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate a novel Sagnac interferometer based on a single atomic clock.
To explore the manifestation of the Sagnac effect via phase shifts in trapped atoms.
To analyze limitations and propose an implementation for this new interferometry scheme.

Main Methods:

Development of analytic models to quantify the Sagnac effect in a single atomic clock interferometer.
Analysis of limitations due to atomic dynamics and finite temperature.
Proposal for an implementation using established atomic clock technology.

Main Results:

The Sagnac effect can be observed as a phase shift between trapped atoms in different internal states.
Limitations arising from atomic dynamics and temperature were analytically quantified.
A feasible implementation strategy using existing technology was suggested.

Conclusions:

A single atomic clock interferometer offers a new method for rotation sensing.
This approach circumvents the need for free atomic propagation, simplifying the setup.
The proposed scheme holds promise for advancing precision rotation measurement technologies.