The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences awarded Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (Rutgers) a $249,776 Project Grant under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049). Through this two-year award, Dr. Wu at Rutgers aims to develop matter-wave interferometers capable of simultaneously measuring multiple axes of accelerations and rotations. This will advance the state-of-the-art in quantum inertial sensing for navigation and other in-field applications. Key objectives include demonstrating sub-recoil temperature cooling inside a pyramidal mirror, implementing simultaneous Doppler-sensitive Raman transitions using reflected laser beams, and detecting multiple atom interferometers via an optical nanofiber-based imaging system. Additionally, the project will promote participation of underrepresented students in experimental atomic physics research through educational activities such as a quantum sensing course, open-source makerspace, and undergraduate/high school research positions.
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