Quantum imaging as alternative readout in atom interferometry: The case of gravity

authored by

Marian Cepok, Dennis Rätzel, Claus Lämmerzahl

Abstract

We propose a quantum imaging-inspired setup for measuring gravitational fields using an atom that emits a photon at one of two possible locations. The atom acquires a gravitationally induced quantum phase that it shares with the photon. By restoring the path identity of the atom after its interaction with the gravitational field, the gravitationally induced phase can be measured using photon interferometry without the need for additional measurements on the atom. Through repeated measurements with varying interferometric setups, the gravitational potential and inertial acceleration can be deduced.

External Organisation(s)

Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM)
Gauss-Olbers Space Technology Transfer Center (GOC)

Type

Article

Journal

AVS Quantum Science

Volume

7

Publication date

17.10.2025

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Condensed Matter Physics, Computer Networks and Communications, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Computational Theory and Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1116/5.0272606 (Access: Unknown)
https://pubs.aip.org/aqs/article/7/4/044401/3368398/Quantum-imaging-as-alternative-readout-in-atom (Access: Unknown)