Ion Interferometry

POSTER

Abstract

We report on the progress of an ion interferometer based on a laser-cooled $^{87}$Sr$^+$ beam which will be split and recombined using stimulated Raman transitions. This device will be used to implement an extremely precise electromagnetic field sensor. Design considerations and instrumentation development will be discussed. Possible practical and fundamental applications, including deviations from Coulomb's inverse-square law and the search for a possible photon rest mass, will be discussed.

*Funded by NIST, NSF, and BYU

Authors

  • Christopher J. Erickson

    • Brigham Young University

  • Mary Lyon

    • Brigham Young University

  • Aaron Bennett

    • Brigham Young University

  • Daylin Troxel

    • Brigham Young University

  • Kelvin J. Blaser

    • Brigham Young University Idaho
    • Brigham Young University - Idaho

  • Stuart Harper

    • Brigham Young University

  • Dallin S. Durfee

    • Brigham Young University