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Yun-Jhih Chen^1,2, Azure Hansen¹, Gregory W Hoth^1,2

¹National Institute of Standards and Technology, Boulder, Colorado 80305, USA.

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Point-source atom interferometry (PSI) advances multiaxis gyroscopes. This novel gyroscope simultaneously measures acceleration and planar rotation, offering enhanced sensitivity for applications like gyrocompassing.

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Area of Science:

Atomic physics
Quantum sensing
Inertial navigation

Background:

Traditional gyroscopes face limitations in sensitivity and multi-axis measurement.
Atom interferometry offers a promising alternative for high-precision inertial sensing.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the sensitivity of a multiaxis gyroscope utilizing point-source atom interferometry (PSI).
To evaluate the simultaneous measurement capabilities for acceleration and planar rotation.
To identify pathways for improving gyroscope sensitivity.

Main Methods:

Free-space Raman interrogation of cold atoms within a glass vacuum cell.
Point-source atom interferometry (PSI) technique for measuring phase gradients.
Simultaneous measurement of acceleration along Raman-laser beams and planar rotation.

Main Results:

Achieved rotation vector measurement sensitivities of 0.033°/s (magnitude) and 0.27° (direction) with 1s averaging.
Demonstrated fractional acceleration sensitivity of 1.6 × 10⁻⁵/√Hz.
Identified methods for sensitivity enhancement, including increased interrogation time and noise reduction.

Conclusions:

PSI enables a compact multiaxis gyroscope with simultaneous acceleration and rotation measurement.
The demonstrated sensitivity is suitable for advanced applications.
Further improvements in interrogation time and noise reduction can significantly enhance performance.