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Area of Science:

  • Quantum physics
  • Atomic physics
  • Interferometry

Background:

  • Cold-atom interferometers face limitations due to low flux and high shot noise.
  • Enhanced sensitivity requires entangled atoms in distinct momentum states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel source of entangled atoms compatible with advanced interferometers.
  • To overcome sensitivity limitations in current cold-atom interferometry.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a Bose-Einstein condensate as the source of atoms.
  • Transferred entanglement from the spin degree of freedom to momentum modes.
  • Measured entanglement using a squeezing parameter.

Main Results:

  • Successfully generated a source of entangled atoms.
  • Achieved a squeezing parameter of -3.1(8) dB, confirming entanglement.
  • Demonstrated compatibility with state-of-the-art interferometers.

Conclusions:

  • The developed entangled atom source addresses key limitations in cold-atom interferometry.
  • Entanglement-enhanced atom interferometers offer potential for unprecedented sensitivity.
  • Applications include advanced quantum gradiometers and gravitational wave detectors.