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Q: Fachverband Quantenoptik und Photonik
Q 58: Poster: Quantum Optics and Photonics III
Q 58.29: Poster
Thursday, March 14, 2019, 16:15–18:15, S Atrium Informatik
Robust and miniaturized Zerodur based optical and vacuum systems for quantum technology applications — •Sören Boles1, Jean Pierre Marburger1, Moritz Mihm1, André Wenzlawski1, Ortwin Hellmig2, Klaus Sengstock2, and Patrick Windpassinger1 — 1Institut für Physik, JGU, Mainz — 2Institut für Laserphysik, UHH, Hamburg
Space based quantum optics experiments face harsh operating conditions in terms of thermal and mechanical fluctuations, while giving strong limitations to payload mass and volume.
We developed miniaturized optical bench systems based on Zerodur glass ceramics allowing for laser beam manipulation, beam switching and frequency stabilization in extreme environments. Suitability of these optical systems has been demonstrated in the successful sounding rocket missions FOKUS, KALEXUS and MAIUS.
On this poster, we present elaborated developments of optical technologies, comprised of optical benches with free-space optics combined with fiber components. Furthermore, we report on current investigations of Zerodur based vacuum systems, providing a miniaturized and mechanically stable vacuum technology, while paving the way to a fully integrated quantum optical system.
Our work is supported by the German Space Agency DLR with funds provided by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) under grant number 50 WP 1433, 50 WM 1646 and JGU Stufe 1 Funding.