Quantum Sensing/Metrology Lab OPEN HOUSE

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When

1:30 – 5 p.m., Oct. 29, 2025

Where

Meinel 106GH

Quantum Sensing/Metrology Lab OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, October 29th, 1:30 - 5:00 pm 

College of Optical Sciences, Meinel 106GH 

Activities and Experiences 

  • Watch as our magneto-optical trap (MOT) captures and cools Cesium to temps a few uK above absolute zero
  • Learn how to use precise quantum control to bring ultracold atoms to a single non-degenerate quantum state
  • Explore methods used to build a matterwave interferometer
    • Laser frequency, intensity, polarization control and stabilization
    • How to achieve vacuum levels comparable to interplanetary space?
    • What is the best method to cool an electromagnet placed inside a vacuum chamber?
    • Many others...

Refreshments provided. 

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