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Matt Jaffe¹, Victoria Xu¹, Philipp Haslinger¹

¹Department of Physics, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720, USA.

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This study introduces a novel atom interferometry method using separate microwave and optical pulses for high efficiency. This technique enables advanced applications like single-source gradiometers and resonant interferometers with large momentum transfers.

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Area of Science:

Quantum physics
Atomic physics
Interferometry

Background:

Atom interferometry is a powerful tool for precision measurements.
Traditional atom interferometers face limitations in efficiency and momentum splitting.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel atom interferometry technique with enhanced efficiency.
To demonstrate advanced applications of this new technique, including gradiometry and resonant interferometry.

Main Methods:

A two-step beam splitting process using microwave pulses for spin-state superposition.
Optical adiabatic passage for spatial separation of atomic wave function arms.
Utilizing a thermal atom sample in a compact interferometry beam.

Main Results:

Achieved 99% efficiency per ℏk of momentum separation.
Demonstrated interferometry with up to 16ℏk momentum splitting and free-fall limited interrogation times.
Realized a single-source gradiometer and a resonant interferometer with over 400ℏk total momentum transfer.

Conclusions:

The presented technique significantly improves atom interferometry efficiency.
This method opens new possibilities for high-precision measurements and advanced quantum devices.
The demonstrated applications highlight the versatility and potential of this novel approach.