Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | InnUK/102246/01 | |
| Title | PAINTS: Commercialisation of a Practical Atom Interferometer for Sensing | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Fossil Fuels: Oil Gas and Coal(Oil and Gas, Other oil and gas) 25%; Not Energy Related 75%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Physics) 100% | |
| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given M Squared Lasers Limited |
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| Award Type | Collaborative Research & Development | |
| Funding Source | Innovate-UK | |
| Start Date | 01 June 2015 | |
| End Date | 30 November 2016 | |
| Duration | 18 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £230,309 | |
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| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | Competition Call: 1409_CRD1_DEVL_QUAN - Exploring the commercial applications of quantum technologies CR&D. Activity Exploring the commercial applications of quantum technologies (CR&D) | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , M Squared Lasers Limited (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , University of Birmingham (0.000%) |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | In an atom interferometer, the atoms act as miniature test masses and are sensitive to gravity and motion. This is a quantum technology as it relies on the interference of the atoms with each other, a manifestation of wave-particle duality, i.e. the fact that matter can behave like a wave under certain circumstances; it is the quantum nature of the technique that affords it great sensitivity. This project will, for the first time, demonstrate an atom interferometer in a UK commercial environment. The expertise of M Squared Lasers in laser engineering and system integration will be combined with the academic excellence of the University of Birmingham to create a collaborative team capable of delivering the proposed commercial product. Gravitational sensors enable one to see through matter and below the ground. Applications can be envisaged in many sectors, from the detection of new oil and gas deposits, surveying unknown underground infrastructure such as pipes and cables, to monitoring the water table.In an atom interferometer, the atoms act as miniature test masses and are sensitive to gravity and motion. This is a quantum technology as it relies on the interference of the atoms with each other, a manifestation of wave-particle duality, i.e. the fact that matter can behave like a wave under certain circumstances; it is the quantum nature of the technique that affords it great sensitivity. This project will, for the first time, demonstrate an atom interferometer in a UK commercial environment. The expertise of M Squared Lasers in laser engineering and system integration will be combined with the academic excellence of the University of Birmingham to create a collaborative team capable of delivering the proposed commercial product. Gravitational sensors enable one to see through matter and below the ground. Applications can be envisaged in many sectors, from the detection of new oil and gas deposits, surveying unknown underground infrastructure such as pipes and cables, to monitoring the water table. | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 09/10/15 | |
