Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Summary of the Second Workshop

Summary

The 2nd Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry (TVLBAI) Workshop focused on developing large-scale atom interferometer prototypes and applications in detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves. Discussions centered on physical principles, technological advances, and establishing a structured framework for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration.

Highlights

• Developing large-scale atom interferometer prototypes for detecting ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves.
• Establishing a structured framework for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration.
• Exploring the physical principles and technological advances driving state-of-the-art systems.
• Leveraging collective expertise from researchers to drive strategic discussions and secure funding for future projects.
• Fostering a dynamic collaborative network to advance the frontiers of atom interferometry physics and technology.
• Setting clear timelines and identifying crucial milestones for the successful realization of ambitious detectors.
• Enhancing the precision of atom interferometry through techniques like large momentum transfers and squeezing.

Key Insights

• The development of large-scale atom interferometers is crucial for advancing our understanding of fundamental physics, including the detection of ultralight dark matter and gravitational waves.
• A structured framework for an international TVLBAI proto-collaboration is necessary to facilitate cooperation and coordination among researchers from diverse institutions.
• The physical principles underlying atom interferometry, such as the manipulation of atomic momentum with resonant light, are essential for enhancing the sensitivity of these detectors.
• Technological advances in areas like laser technology and quantum optics are driving the development of state-of-the-art atom interferometry systems.
• The collective expertise of researchers in the field is critical for driving strategic discussions and securing funding for future projects.
• A dynamic collaborative network is necessary for advancing the frontiers of atom interferometry physics and technology.
• The successful realization of ambitious detectors will require setting clear timelines and identifying crucial milestones.

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Citation

Abdalla, A., Abe, M., Abend, S., Abidi, M., Aidelsburger, M., Alibabaei, A., Allard, B., Antoniadis, J., Arduini, G., Augst, N., Balamatsias, P., Balaz, A., Banks, H., Barcklay, R. L., Barone, M., Barsanti, M., Bason, M. G., Bassi, A., Bayle, J.-B., … Zupanic, E. (2024). Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Summary of the Second Workshop (Version 1). arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/ARXIV.2412.14960