Developments for quantum inertial navigation systems employing Bose–Einstein condensates

authored by

M. Gersemann, A. Rajagopalan, M. Abidi, P. Barbey, A. Sabu, X. Chen, N. B. Weddig, B. Tennstedt, J. Petring, N. Droese, A. Kassner, C. Künzler, L. Keinert, X. Xiao, F. Dencker, M. C. Wurz, A. Löwer, E. von Hinüber, D. Schlippert, E. M. Rasel, S. Schön, S. Abend

Abstract

Quantum technology became a new tool for navigation based on measuring accelerations and rotations. However, the full potential of atom interferometers that operate with ultracold atoms has not yet been exploited. This paper presents current developments in the field of generation and application of Bose-Einstein condensates for inertial navigation. It covers the advancements in the form of atom chip and compact vacuum technology, classical sensor hybridization, and a multi-axis atom interferometry technique. In addition, the synergies of combining quantum sensors with classical inertial measurement units and their implications for navigation trajectories are discussed.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Quantum Optics
Quantum Sensing
Institute of Geodesy
Institute of Microtechnology
Quantum Technologies

External Organisation(s)

iMAR Navigation GmbH

Type

Article

Journal

Applied physics reviews

Volume

12

ISSN

1931-9401

Publication date

09.2025

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Physics and Astronomy

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0250666 (Access: Open)