3 papers
physics.atom-ph2026
A robust and modular cesium magneto-optical trap using diverging laser beams
Paola Luna, Kenneth Nakasone, Andrei Zhukov +4
Magneto-optical traps (MOTs) are a workhorse technology for neutral-atom quantum sensing, simulation, and computing. Here, we demonstrate a MOT optimized for inertial quantum sensi…
physics.atom-ph2025
Heatpipe-cooled in-vacuum electromagnet for quantum science experiment
Kenneth Nakasone, Paola Luna, Andrei Zhukov +3
Quantum inertial sensors test general relativity, measure fundamental constants, and probe dark matter and dark energy in the laboratory with outstanding accuracy. Their precision…
physics.atom-ph2023
Measuring gravity by holding atoms
Cristian D. Panda, Matthew J. Tao, Miguel Ceja +1
Despite being the dominant force of nature on large scales, gravity remains relatively elusive to experimental measurement. Many questions remain, such as its behavior at small sca…