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  • Quantum sensing
  • Gravimetry

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  • Atom interferometry gravimeters offer high precision for measuring gravitational acceleration.
  • Miniaturization of laser systems is crucial for developing portable gravimeters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a compact laser system for a portable 87Rb atom interferometry gravimeter.
  • To achieve high sensitivity and resolution in a reduced form factor.

Main Methods:

  • Frequency doubling of a 1560 nm seed laser with digital and analog feedback control.
  • Utilizing a phase modulator for Raman sideband and repumping laser generation.
  • Optimization and reduction of additional sidebands in the Raman beam.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated frequency control allowing shifts over 1 GHz for Raman frequency locking to 85Rb transitions.
  • Achieved atom interference with a free evolution time of 320 ms.
  • Integrated laser system into a 1.5 m × 0.6 m × 0.6 m box weighing 150 kg.

Conclusions:

  • The compact laser system enables portable atom interferometry gravimetry.
  • Achieved gravimeter sensitivity of 53 μGal/Hz1/2 and resolution better than 1 μGal.
  • The system demonstrates the feasibility of high-performance portable gravity measurement devices.