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Area of Science:

  • Quantum physics
  • Precision measurement
  • Inertial navigation

Background:

  • Atom interferometers offer high precision for geodesy and navigation.
  • Onboard applications are limited by intertwined rotation/acceleration signals and signal loss due to wave packet separation.
  • Extracting useful data in dynamic environments remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an atom interferometer for onboard applications that can distinguish rotation and acceleration.
  • To overcome signal loss issues caused by rotation in atom interferometers.
  • To achieve high sensitivity to acceleration in the presence of rotation.

Main Methods:

  • Operating an atom interferometer across a wide range of random angles, rotation rates, and accelerations.
  • Utilizing a phase shift model to decouple rotation and acceleration signals.
  • Implementing a real-time compensation system with fiber-optic gyroscopes and a rotating reference mirror.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated an atom interferometer operating under diverse rotational and acceleration conditions.
  • Successfully untangled rotation and acceleration signals using a phase shift model.
  • Maintained full interferometer contrast with a real-time compensation system.
  • Achieved a single-shot acceleration sensitivity of 24 μg at rotation rates up to 14° s⁻¹.

Conclusions:

  • The developed atom interferometer effectively separates rotation and acceleration signals for onboard applications.
  • Real-time compensation systems are crucial for maintaining interferometer performance in dynamic environments.
  • This technology advances the potential for precise inertial navigation and geodesy in challenging conditions.