Develop an instrument to levitate microparticles in vacuum and to use the instrument to investigate approaches to controlling the quantum state of levitated particles
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 70NANB24H051
- Recipient
-
Theiss Research UEI F67SDLWMJH17
- Awarding agency
-
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $382,179
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards
- Completion date 83% complete
- Place of performance
- La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Purpose
- The purpose of this grant is to develop an instrument to levitate microparticles in vacuum and to use the instrument to investigate approaches to controlling the quantum state of levitated particles.
- Activities
- A vacuum chamber and instrumentation will be developed to launch microparticles and trap them in vacuum using a laser at 1064 NM wavelength. The capacity to measure the particle motion will be included by adding a laser beam at visible wavelength (633 NM) with multiple detectors to monitor the beam transmitted by the particle. The optical spectra of the particles will be measured using a third beam with a wavelength tunable between 1530 and 1630 to monitor the scattering. The wavelengths of low loss (high-q) resonances in the optical spectra will be determined and the resonances identified by comparison to calculations from MIE theory. The vibrational spectra of the particles will be measured by recording their signature in the optical spectra. Vibrational spectra will be recorded under varying conditions to determine the efficacy of control of the vibrational state by modulating the optical beams? Interaction with the particle.
- Expected outcomes
- This work will provide a facility to produce highly isolated microparticles by vacuum levitation. IT will also create a platform to study quantum control in a range of new systems, including larger systems than has been previously achieved, vibration in levitated systems, and rotation for inertial measurement.
- Intended beneficiaries
- The US will benefit by developing new capabilities in critical and emerging areas, including quantum sensing and resilient positioning, navigation, and timing.
- Subrecipient activities
- The recipient does not intend to subaward funds.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $134,179 | |
| Amendment | $125,000 | |
| Original award | $123,000 |
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Who received award 70NANB24H051?
70NANB24H051 was awarded to Theiss Research by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on May 1, 2024.
How much is award 70NANB24H051 worth?
$382,179 has been obligated on 70NANB24H051.
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