| EPSRC Reference: |
EP/M508317/1 |
| Title: |
Feasibility study for quantum gravimeters |
| Principal Investigator: |
Boyer, Dr V |
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| Department: |
School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Organisation: |
University of Birmingham |
| Scheme: |
Technology Programme |
| Starts: |
01 July 2015 |
Ends: |
31 March 2016 |
Value (£): |
24,001
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
ColdQuanta proposes a collaboration with Dr. Kai Bongs of the University of Birmingham and M-Squared Lasers to develop
cold-atom-based gravimeters and gravity gradiometers as a replacement for current instruments that are based on
classical technologies. In the initial phase of this work, our objective is to develop a roadmap for commercializing this next
generation of quantum-based gravity meters and identifying a viable path for transitioning the relevant quantum
technologies out of academic settings and into commercial venues.
Gravity sensors are used in a wide variety of markets, including oil, gas, and mineral exploration; positioning, navigation,
and timekeeping; cave and tunnel detection; geology and volcanology; and archaeology. Each of these applications comes
with its own set of performance specifications, risks, and market opportunities. Our roadmap will analyze all of these
factors, identifying which applications should be targeted for the greatest likelihood of success.
By the end of this initial work effort, we will have assembled an appropriate set of stakeholders, including end-users and
potential customers. With this groundwork laid, the next steps will focus on system design and R&D, including prototype
demonstrations and breadboard-level tests that fully demonstrate the feasibility of our technical approach.
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http://www.bham.ac.uk |