6 papers
LIGO A: Detector Design and Science Prospects Beyond A+
L. Sun, K. Kuns, B. J. J. Slagmolen +1153
We present the LIGO A detector concept, an upgrade for the LIGO observatories based on room-temperature interferometers beyond the fifth observing run (O5). Building on th…
Reinforcement learning for ion shuttling on trapped-ion quantum computers
Maximilian Schier, Lea Richtmann, Christian Staufenbiel +4
Scalable trapped-ion quantum computing is commonly realized with modular chips that feature distinct zones with specific functionalities, such as storage, state preparation, and ga…
Particle Physics and Gravitational Waves as complementary windows on the Universe
Steven D. Bass, Laura Baudis, Gianfranco Bertone +16
Particle physics and gravitational waves provide complementary probes of the deep structure of the Universe. Gravitational waves from the mergers of neutron stars and black holes a…
Realization of an all-optical effective negative-mass oscillator for coherent quantum noise cancellation
Nived Johny, Jonas Junker, Bernd Schulte +3
We report the realization of an all-optical, tabletop effective-negative-mass oscillator (ENMO) scheme capable of canceling quantum noise when cascaded with an opto-mechanical sens…
Model-free reinforcement learning with noisy actions for automated experimental control in optics
Lea Richtmann, Viktoria-S. Schmiesing, Dennis Wilken +5
Setting up and controlling optical systems is often a challenging and tedious task. The high number of degrees of freedom to control mirrors, lenses, or phases of light makes autom…
Quantum enhanced balanced heterodyne readout for differential interferometry
Daniel W. Gould, Vaishali B. Adya, Sheon S. Y. Chua +8
Conventional heterodyne readout schemes are now under reconsideration due to the realization of techniques to evade its inherent 3 dB signal-to-noise penalty. The application of hi…