Guided matter waves lab · Institut für Quantenoptik · LUH
We build quantum sensors for inertial sensing using waves that matter.
In my lab, we investigate quantum inertial sensors based on matter-wave interferometry — from tests of fundamental physics at the 10 m Hannover VLBAI facility to Earth observation and inertial navigation.
What we work on
Very Long Baseline Atom Interferometry
The 10 m Hannover VLBAI facility — infrastructure for future ultra-light dark matter and gravitational wave detectors.
MoreQuantum tests of the universality of free fall
The first quantum test of the universality of free fall using two different chemical elements.
MoreAll-optical matter-wave sources
Collimation to picokelvin energies, high-flux sources, and rapid all-optical 39K condensates.
MoreAbsolute flight gravimetry
Quantum technologies for Earth observation and inertial navigation.
MoreMulti-axis inertial sensing
Reconfigurable multi-axis sensors based on programmable optical potentials (patent pending).
MoreHybrid quantum sensors
Opto-mechanical inertial references: immunity against seismic noise and excellent long-term stability.
MoreLatest news
All newsAICE Community Workshop at CERN
Three days at CERN on the Atom Interferometer CERN Experiment — including a visit to the 146 m deep PX46 shaft, where AICE would be built.
Read 8 June 2026Congrats, Dr. Knut!
Knut defended his thesis on time-averaged optical potentials for multi-axis inertial sensing.
Read 12 March 2026Congrats, Dr. Ashwin!
Ashwin Rajagopalan successfully defended his thesis on hybrid quantum sensing.
ReadWorking with us
We always look for students and postdocs interested in our work.
BSc & MSc projects: via a short email or phone call. Postdocs & PhD students: via email with the usual documents attached.
