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A rubidium frequency-standard based on a MEMS vapour cell
2025 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC) (2025)
An optical atomic frequency-reference based on a vapour of atoms is a strong candidate for a creating a portable atomic clock with …
S. Johnson, A. McWillian, E. MacLennan, E. Riis, J. McGilligan, P. Griffin
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Research Associate - Strontium Optical Frequency References
A position is available for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Quantum Technologies team within the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde. The successful candidate will lead the development of a compact strontium-based optical frequency reference, integrating advanced optical metrology techniques within thermal atomic strontium systems.
Jul 14, 2025
Research Associate - Strontium Optical Frequency References
Research Associate – Atomic Systems Miniaturisation
A position is available for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technology (UMQT) group in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde. This project focuses on the miniaturisation of atomic systems to support the development of compact, deployable quantum technologies.
Jul 14, 2025
Research Associate – Atomic Systems Miniaturisation
Research Associate – Optical Time and Frequency Transfer
If you are not redirected automatically, click here. A position is available for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Ultracold Matter and Quantum Technology (UMQT) group within the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde.
Jul 14, 2025
Research Associate – Optical Time and Frequency Transfer
Chip-scale atomic spectrometer with silicon nitride optical phased array
APL Photonics 10, (2025)
The integration of nanophotonic optical phased arrays (OPA) with alkali vapor cells has the potential to enhance the performance of …
J. Januszewicz, A. P. McWilliam, S. Dyer, J. P. McGilligan, P. F. Griffin, E. Riis, E. Di Gaetano, M. Sorel, D. J. Paul, K. Gallacher
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A quantum-classical cold atom system for inertial navigation
Proceedings of SPIE: The International Society for Optical Engineering 13392, (2025)
A cold atom system for an inertial navigation system (INS) demonstrator utilising atom interferometry is presented. Laser-cooled …
P. Griffin, O. Burrow, R. Cannon, E. Riis
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Control of electro-optic sideband spectrum using sequential modulators
Journal of Optics 27, (2025)
Electro-optic modulators are widely used for the generation of optical sidebands for various applications. Here, we report on a …
U. Dammalapati, R. Elvin, P. Griffin, E. Riis
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A compact high-flux grating chip cold atom source
New Journal of Physics 27, (2025)
Diffraction gratings have simplified the optical implementation of magneto-optical traps (MOTs) to require only a single input beam, …
H. Heine, A. S. Arnold, M. S. Le Gonidec, P. F. Griffin, E. Riis, W. Herr, E. M. Rasel
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Quantum-gas microscopy of many-body quantum states in programmable light potentials
Unlock the mysteries of many-body quantum systems in this PhD project, where ultracold atoms in optical lattices are manipulated with quantum-gas microscopes! Explore novel quantum states, study the impact of disordered lattice potentials, and create intricate spin distributions—all paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries in materials science, chemistry, and biology.
Jan 1, 2025
Quantum-gas microscopy of many-body quantum states in programmable light potentials
Single-beam grating-chip 3D and 1D optical lattices
Physical Review Letters 134, (2025)
Ultracold atoms are crucial for unlocking truly precise and accurate quantum metrology and provide an essential platform for quantum …
A. Bregazzi, J. P. McGilligan, P. F. Griffin, E. Riis, A. S. Arnold
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