Systems and methods for an integrated optical atomic sensor
US11402241B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03L7/26
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for an integrated optical atomic sensor are provided. In one embodiment, an optical atomic sensor comprises: first and second photonic integrated circuits and an atom trapping chamber positioned between and bonded to the photonic integrated circuits with the integrated circuits aligned parallel to each other; and atomic vapor sealed within the chamber; wherein the first and second photonic integrated circuits each comprise: a plurality of grating emitters fabricated into respective surfaces of the first and second photonic integrated circuits waveguides configured to couple laser light from laser light sources to the grating emitters; wherein at least one set of the grating emitters are arranged to launch laser light beams into the chamber in a pattern structured to cool the vapor and produce at least one atom trap; wherein the grating emitters further include at least one grating emitter configured to emit a laser light probe into vapor.
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