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RAP opportunity at Naval Research Laboratory     NRL

Advanced Atomic Quantum Sensors and Clocks

Location

Naval Research Laboratory, DC, Optical Sciences

opportunity location
64.15.67.C0213 Washington, DC 203755321

Advisers

name email phone
Adam Black adam.t.black2.civ@us.navy.mil 202.404.2573
Jonathan Kwolek jonathan.m.kwolek.civ@us.navy.mil 202 404 8808

Description

Our research group is developing new architectures for quantum sensors and clocks based on atoms. We are particularly interested in innovations needed to reduce noise, improve response to dynamics, and improve readout. These include features such as novel atomic cooling and trapping techniques, integration with photonic structures, entanglement, spin squeezing, active superradiant emission, readout based on quantum nondemolition measurement, or interrogation with nonclassical optical fields. We are additionally evaluating the performance of quantum sensor and clock technologies on real-world platforms.

References:

J.M. Kwolek, C.T. Fancher, M. Bashkansky, and A.T. Black. Three-Dimensional Cooling of an Atom-Beam Source for High-Contrast Atom Interferometry. Phys. Rev. Applied 13, 044057 (2020).

J.M. Kwolek and A.T. Black. Continuous Sub-Doppler-Cooled Atomic Beam Interferometer for Inertial Sensing. Phys. Rev. Applied17, 024061 (2022).

key words
Atom interferometry; Laser cooling and trappping; Inertial sensing; Quantum mechanics; Quantum nondemolition measurement; clocks; timekeeping; frequency standards, quantum optics; quantum information

Eligibility

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents
Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants

Stipend

Base Stipend Travel Allotment Supplementation
$99,200.00 $3,000.00
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