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We miniaturized laser systems for atom interferometers using silicon photonics. This enables compact quantum sensors by integrating functions onto a photonic chip, demonstrating precise gravity measurements.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum optics and atomic physics
  • Integrated photonics and device engineering
  • Precision measurement and sensor technology

Background:

  • Laser systems are critical for light-pulse atom interferometers (LPAIs), enabling quantum gravity and inertial sensing.
  • Miniaturization and ruggedization of LPAIs require integrating complex laser functions.
  • Photonic integrated circuits offer a path towards compact and robust quantum sensors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and demonstrate a high-performance silicon photonic suppressed-carrier single-sideband (SC-SSB) modulator for LPAI applications.
  • To achieve dynamic frequency shifting and precise control of laser parameters within a miniaturized LPAI system.
  • To validate the performance of the integrated photonic modulator by demonstrating key LPAI functions and measuring gravitational acceleration.

Main Methods:

  • Design and fabrication of a silicon photonic SC-SSB modulator operating at 1560 nm.
  • Independent control of radio frequency (RF) channels to achieve carrier and sideband suppression.
  • Investigation of RF signal amplitude and phase imbalances.
  • Integration of the modulator into a light-pulse atom interferometer setup using rubidium-87 atoms.

Main Results:

  • Achieved 30-dB carrier suppression and 47.8-dB sideband suppression with a peak conversion efficiency of -6.846 dB (20.7%).
  • Demonstrated successful cold-atom generation and state-selective detection using the photonic system.
  • Observed clear atom interferometer fringes, enabling the measurement of gravitational acceleration.

Conclusions:

  • The developed silicon photonic SC-SSB modulator is suitable for miniaturized and ruggedized LPAIs.
  • Integrated photonics can effectively replace complex discrete laser components in quantum sensors.
  • The demonstrated system provides a precise measurement of gravitational acceleration (g ≈ 9.77 ± 0.01 m/s²), paving the way for portable quantum inertial sensors.