Intuitive and versatile software for real-world quantum sensors

authored by: Jan Niclas Kirsten-Siemß, Stefan Seckmeyer, Gabriel Müller, Christian Struckmann, Gina Kleinsteinberg, Naceur Gaaloul
Abstract: Numerous real-world applications, such as in civil engineering, inertial navigation, and Earth Observation, have demonstrated the utility of quantum sensing with atom interferometers. Today, the biggest challenge to broader market adoption of these sensors is the in-depth knowledge of quantum mechanics required by both the manufacturers and users of these devices. We aim to make the design, construction, and operation of atom interferometers more intuitive using software that incorporates our years of experience in atom interferometry simulation. Here, we provide an overview over our simulation capabilities. Our versatile numerical toolbox enables efficient simulation of atomic test masses interacting with realistic electromagnetic, gravitational and optical forces, as well as prediction of sensor performance in realistic deployment scenarios, e.g., on air, land, and water vehicles.
Organisation(s): Laboratory of Nano and Quantum Engineering
Type: Conference contribution
Publication date: 19.03.2025
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Condensed Matter Physics, Computer Science Applications, Applied Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3049409 (Access: Closed)

BibTeX

@inproceedings{bf7a1fff4f5245ba9fb9695709785720,
title = "Intuitive and versatile software for real-world quantum sensors",
abstract = "Numerous real-world applications, such as in civil engineering, inertial navigation, and Earth Observation, have demonstrated the utility of quantum sensing with atom interferometers. Today, the biggest challenge to broader market adoption of these sensors is the in-depth knowledge of quantum mechanics required by both the manufacturers and users of these devices. We aim to make the design, construction, and operation of atom interferometers more intuitive using software that incorporates our years of experience in atom interferometry simulation. Here, we provide an overview over our simulation capabilities. Our versatile numerical toolbox enables efficient simulation of atomic test masses interacting with realistic electromagnetic, gravitational and optical forces, as well as prediction of sensor performance in realistic deployment scenarios, e.g., on air, land, and water vehicles.",
keywords = "atom interferometry, computation physics, metrology, numerics, quantum, sensing, sensor, simulation, software",
author = "Kirsten-Siem{\ss}, {Jan Niclas} and Stefan Seckmeyer and Gabriel M{\"u}ller and Christian Struckmann and Gina Kleinsteinberg and Naceur Gaaloul",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2025 SPIE.; SPIE Quantum West 2025 ; Conference date: 25-01-2025 Through 31-01-2025",
year = "2025",
month = mar,
day = "19",
doi = "10.1117/12.3049409",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Shahriar, {Selim M.}",
booktitle = "Quantum Sensing, Imaging, and Precision Metrology III",
address = "United States",
}