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HEDoctoral network2022–2026

MAWI · Matter-Wave Interferometers

Horizon Europe — Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Duration
2022-12-01 → 2026-11-30
EU contribution
€2,662,308
Participants
18
Scheme
HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN

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Results in brief

Matter-Wave Interferometers

The field of matter-wave interferometry has emerged as a highly promising interdisciplinary domain at the intersection of fundamental science, quantum technologies, photonics, and the European semiconductor industry. The primary objectives of MAWI are to leverage the precise control of ultracold quantum matter to develop guided matter-wave interferometers and to train young researchers in the rapidly evolving fields of matter-wave interferometry and quantum sensors based on interferometric schemes. MAWI focuses on advancing novel quantum sensing devices, with the potential to enhance sensitivity by several orders of magnitude compared to existing technologies. Achieving this goal requires equipping the next generation of "quantum interferometry researchers" with a broad skill set, spanning fundamental and applied science, experimental development, and modeling—while fostering strong connections with industry and emerging technological trends. Our training network has recruited 10 Doctoral Candidates (DCs), who have already commenced their research. To achieve the ultimate goal of developing a new class of fully integrated cold-atom quantum devices, an interdisciplinary skill set is essential. To this end, two focused and highly successful Schools have been organized, covering topics ranging from the theory of quantum interferometers to machine learning and quantum computing. The PhD projects are progressing well, and overall network management is proceeding as planned, with the exception of some delays in recruitment.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The field of matter-wave interferometry is emerging as a highly-promising interdisciplinary field, at the interface between fundamental science and quantum technologies/photonics/semiconductor European industry. The primary goals of MAWI are to use the exquisite control of ultracold quantum matter to implement guided matter-wave interferometers and to train young researchers in the emerging fields of matter-wave interferometry and quantum sensors based on interferometric schemes. The remit of MAWI is in the area of novel quantum sensing devices, with potential sensitivity enhancement of several orders of magnitude with respect to existing devices. Achieving this goal requires training the next generation of “quantum interferometry researchers” to a broad range of topics from fundamental to applied science, including both experimental developments and modelling, with strong connections to industry and emerging technological trends. Our training network focuses on the combination of optimal preparation of initial ultracold atomic sources and potentials to control and guide the atoms; their combination to build integrated guided atom interferometers for precision measurements, e.g., of rotations and accelerations; and technological advances towards their miniaturisation. The end goal of a fully-integrated cold atom quantum device could become a major commercial tool in the coming decade, complementing, or potentially even hybridising with, parallel developments in the photonics and semiconductor industries. Supported by our state-of-the-art facilities, our complementary expertise and skills, the participation of well-known European companies and a broad range of established external partners, we are poised to make lasting contributions to the scientific and technological developments of integrated matter-wave architectures and to the training of the next generation of research leaders who will propel quantum technologies even beyond our current expectations.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI TRIESTE · TriesteCoordinatorItaly
  • ColdQuanta UK Limited · WarwickUnited Kingdom
  • EXAIL · Saint Germain En LayeFrance
  • FOTEC FORSCHUNGS- UND TECHNOLOGIETRANSFER GMBH · Wiener NeustadtAustria
  • HERTZ BRIGITTE · AmstelveenNetherlands
  • IDRYMA TECHNOLOGIAS KAI EREVNAS · IRAKLEIOGreece
  • LABORATORIO EUROPEO DI SPETTROSCOPIE NON LINEARI · Sesto-Fiorentino (Fi)Italy
  • LIONIX INTERNATIONAL BV · ENSCHEDENetherlands
  • TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET WIEN · WienAustria
  • THE AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY · CANBERRAAustralia
  • THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS · ST ANDREWSUnited Kingdom
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM · NottinghamUnited Kingdom
  • Technology Innovation Institute - Sole Proprietorship LLC · Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
  • UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI FIRENZE · FlorenceItaly
  • UNIVERSITE DE BORDEAUX · BordeauxFrance
  • UNIVERSITE GRENOBLE ALPES · GrenobleFrance
  • UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE · EnschedeNetherlands
  • UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM · AmsterdamNetherlands

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Data: CORDIS, © European Union