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    Area of Science:

    • Atomic Physics
    • Optical Interferometry
    • Quantum Measurement

    Background:

    • Magneto-optical traps (MOTs) are crucial for studying cold atoms.
    • Accurate measurement of trapped atoms is essential for precision experiments.
    • Environmental noise often limits the sensitivity of atomic measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and demonstrate a low-noise measurement method for trapped cold atoms.
    • To improve the long-term stability and reduce noise in atomic phase shift measurements.
    • To enhance the precision of measurements within magneto-optical traps.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a differential optical interferometer based on the Mach-Zehnder configuration.
    • Employed two beams of different frequencies for interferometry.
    • Implemented a vibration-immune mechanism by subtracting interferograms from two photodetectors.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved a low-noise measurement of trapped cold atoms.
    • Demonstrated long-term stability in phase monitoring.
    • Significantly reduced low-frequency noise caused by environmental perturbations.
    • Maintained good long-term stability of the phase shift signal.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed differential optical interferometer method effectively minimizes environmental noise.
    • This technique provides a stable and sensitive approach for measuring trapped cold atoms in MOTs.
    • The method enhances the reliability of phase shift measurements in atomic physics.