We propose to design a compact, rugged and low-power optical system for use in rubidium Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) systems and to validate critical design features. AOSense previously has designed and fabricated atom-optic (AO) sensor laser systems and control electronics for a variety of… More

We will build a versatile, compact, rugged and low-power laser system for use in rubidium Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) experimentation and sensors. Existing commercial laser systems available for driving 780 nm rubidium transitions have very limited numbers of optical frequency outputs. … More

We propose to develop a compact and rugged source of cold atoms for atom-based sensors. Our proposal encompasses the laser system, vacuum cell, and electronics required to achieve micro-Kelvin temperatures for 10^8 atoms with a repetition rate faster than 500 ms. We will run simulations and… More

We propose to design a compact inertial sensor based on light pulse atom interferometry that has both single-axis rotation and acceleration outputs. In previous work, members of our team have developed several generations of ultra-high performance sensors that successfully demonstrated this… More

We propose to build a compact inertial sensor based on light pulse atom interferometry that has both single-axis rotation and acceleration outputs. In previous work, our staff members have developed several generations of cold atom sensors that achieved ultra-high performance in laboratory and field… More

AOSense, Inc. proposes to design a compact proof-of-concept accelerometer based on light-pulse atom interferometry for use in inertial navigation, gravimetry and gravity gradiometry. Inertial sensing by atom interferometry promises exceptional sensitivity, stability and absolute calibration. We will… More

We propose to design a compact, high-precision, single-axis accelerometer based on atom interferometry that is applicable to operation in space environments. Our design will emphasize reliable operation and minimization of the acceleration noise floor, bias drifts and scale factor instability. Laser… More

AOSense has successfully designed and fabricated numerous laser systems for applications ranging from a rubidium Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) apparatus to ultracold cesium and rubidium atom trapping. This SBIR topic is well-matched to our experience in designing integrated, rugged laser systems… More

AOSense proposes an atom interferometer based inertial measurement unit that is capable of meeting the navigational requirements of surface ships and submarines. Real-world applications require extensive optimization of various interferometer design choices in order to deal with platform dynamics.… More

AOSense has successfully designed and fabricated numerous cold-atom-based sensors, including lasers, vacuum systems, optomechanics and control electronics. This SBIR topic is well-matched to our experience in developing systems for the manipulation of ultracold atoms. We propose to design and… More