Metrology with Atom Interferometry: Inertial Sensors from Laboratory to Field Applications

Abstract

Developments in atom interferometry have led to atomic inertial sensors with\nextremely high sensitivity. Their performances are for the moment limited by\nthe ground vibrations, the impact of which is exacerbated by the sequential\noperation, resulting in aliasing and dead time. We discuss several experiments\nperformed at LNE-SYRTE in order to reduce these problems and achieve the\nintrinsic limit of atomic inertial sensors. These techniques have resulted in\ntransportable and high-performance instruments that participate in gravity\nmeasurements, and pave the way to applications in inertial navigation.\n