IQS News

This year's news on activities of our Joint Lab and open positions.

08.12.2024

Berlin Quantum Pioneer Jury Award

The MyoQuant team received the Berlin Quantum Pioneer Jury Award for their work on miniaturizing highly sensitive atomic magnetometers, designed initially for biomedical applications, with additional potential for industrial sensing and geophysical exploration.

Further information can be found in this press announcement on idw-online and this post on LinkedIn.

12.11.2024

IQS Group retreat 2024

For our group excursion, this year we went to the small town of Beelitz to visit the historic sanatoriums which were established there around the year 1900.

For some impressions of our visit, you may find pictures in our → gallery.

29.10.2024

New publications

We have just recently published a new article in the journal Optics Express which has been selected as an Editor’s Pick:

Micro-integrated crossed-beam optical dipole trap system with long-term alignment stability for mobile atomic quantum technologies by M. Christ et al.

as well as a new preprint at arXiv:

Standalone mobile quantum memory system by M. Jutisz et al.

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10.09.2024

New publication

Our team working on optical clocks based on strontium atoms published a new preprint at the arXiv:

Ramsey-Borde Atom Interferometry with a Thermal Strontium Beam for a Compact Optical Clock by O. Fartmann et al.

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09.09.2024

New publications

Our team working on atom optics and interferometry using BECs published a new preprint at the arXiv:

Proposal for a Bose-Einstein condensate based test of Born’s rule using light-pulse atom interferometry by S. Kanthak et al.

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04.09.2024

New publications

We have just recently published a new article in the journal Advanced Quantum Technologies:

Additively Manufactured Ceramics for Compact Quantum Technologies by M. Christ et al.

as well as new preprints at arXiv:

INTENTAS – An entanglement-enhanced atomic sensor for microgravity by O. Anton et al.
Micro-integrated crossed-beam optical dipole trap system with long-term alignment stability for mobile atomic quantum technologies by M. Christ et al.

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22.07.2024

IQS at ICAP 2024

Our Optical Clocks and Quantum Memories teams present their work in London, UK at ICAP 2024. The conference is a get-together of the atomic, molecular and optical physics community showing their cutting-edge research.

22.07.2024

BOS.QT retreat to the Müritz

Several doctoral students of our group participated in this year’s retreat, which underscores the strong academic and research environment fostered by BOS.QT and highlights the collaborative spirit across the participating institutions — HU, TU and FU Berlin — in partnership with several non-university research organizations. As a part of the ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant academic community, this event provided an excellent platform for participants to exchange ideas, form new collaborations, and engage with leaders in the field of quantum technologies.

17.06.2024

Summer excursion in Hamburg with jDPG

Our Laser system team took part in an eventful get-together organized by „Die junge DPG“ in Hamburg. During the event, lectures, lab tours and excursions through the DESY campus led by the Quantum Gases group, including a visit to the Petra III and HERA circles have been on the agenda and spawned interesting conversations and connections. During the student talks, we presented our work at IQS, mainly focusing on the progress of the AeroQGrav project – an airborne gravimeter.

31.05.2024

New Master Thesis available!

We are offering a new Master Thesis: „Construction of a fiber-optic Michelson interferometer„. For more information, have a look at the Open Position section.

21.05.2024

IQS is co-hosting QTX-8 Workshop

This is the eighth edition of the workshop on quantum technologies on small satellites, featuring space-based as well as ground architectures, components, mission designs and reports of ongoing missions. It takes place in Munich on August 5th and 6th.

07.05.2024

New paper in AVS Quantum Science

Terrestrial very-long-baseline atom interferometry: Workshop summary by S. Abend et al.

01.05.2024

New paper in Optica Quantum

Time-delayed single satellite quantum repeater node for global quantum communications by M. Gündoǧan et al.

09.04.2024

New paper in IOP

Review and experimental benchmarking of machine learning algorithms for efficient optimization of cold atom experiments by O. Anton et al.

11.03.2024

DPG Frühjahrstagung (SAMOP)

We present our activities at the DPG Frühjahrstagung 2024 in Freiburg! Come and visit us at one of the following venues:

A Compact Optically Pumped Magnetometer for Biomagnetism in Spacegravity by S. Neinert et al. (Q 5.2): 11.03.2024, 11:30 AM
A strontium optical clock based on Ramsey-Bordé spectroscopygravity by A. Mahdian et al. (Q 11.2): 11.03.2024, 5:15 PM
Quantum Memory Enhanced Velocimetrygravity by Y. Murat et al. (Q 11.5): 11.03.2024, 6:00 PM
Development of micro-integrated optical systems for compact atom-based quantum sensorsgravity by C. Zimmermann et al. (Q 13.6): 11.03.2024, 6:15 PM
Investigation of diffraction gratings and additively manufactured vacuum components for miniaturized atomic physics packagesgravity by A. Ukhanova et al. (Q 13.7): 11.03.2024, 6:30 PM
A compact and portable room temperature atomic vapor quantum memorygravity by A. Erl et al. (Q 21.8): 12.03.2024, 12:45 PM
A portable warm vapour quantum memorygravity by M. Jutisz et al. (Q 38.31): 13.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Towards machine learning optimized time-averaged potentials to generate a Bose-Einstein condensategravity by M. Schlösinger et al. (A 33.11): 14.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Towards a Miniaturized Spaceborne Rubidium Two-Photon Frequency Referencegravity by D. Kohl et al. (Q 56.27): 14.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Two-Photon Frequency References for Optical Clocks and Hyperfine Spectroscopygravity by M. Eisebitt et al. (Q 56.28): 14.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Towards demonstrating a rubidium based optical clock in spacegravity by N. Manrique et al. (Q 56.31): 14.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Implementation of a laser system for alkali vapor MEMS cell activationgravity by J. Wollenberg et al. (Q 57.1): 14.03.2024, 5:00 PM
Double Bragg atom interferometry with Bose-Einstein condensates in microgravitygravity by J. Pahl et al. (Q 62.8): 15.03.2024, 12:45 PM
Evaluation of machine learning algorithms for applications in quantum gas experimentsgravity by O. Anton et al. (Q 67.4): 15.03.2024, 3:30 PM
Optically guided BEC interferometry with a single wavelengthgravity by S. Kanthak et al. (Q 69.5): 15.03.2024, 3:30 PM

29.02.2024

New paper in Quantum

Entanglement dynamics of photon pairs and quantum memories in the gravitational field of the earth by R. Barzel et al.

15.02.2024

New paper in arXiv

Additive manufactured ceramics for compact quantum technologies by M. Christ et al.

21.01.2024

New paper in Advanced Quantum Technologies

QUICK³ – Design of a Satellite-Based Quantum Light Source for Quantum Communication and Extended Physical Theory Tests in Space by N. Ahmadi et al.

05.01.2024

New Master theses available!

We encourage all students to apply for a master thesis at IQS Berlin! Several topics are available at the Atomic Clock Team!

24.12.2023

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Looking forward to an exciting 2024 at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Humboldt-Innovation.

20.12.2023

New paper in arXiv

Review and experimental benchmarking of machine learning algorithms for efficient optimization of cold atom experiments by O. Anton et al.

15.12.2023

Christmas party @ IQS

Great team, great times, great rooftop! This year we could host our Xmas event at the brand-new quantum technology coworking and event space Leap Berlin.

17.10.2023

New paper in SPIE.Digital Library

Efficient machine-learning approach to optimize trapped cold atom ensembles for quantum memory applications by I. Sekulic et al.

12.10.2023

New paper in arXiv

Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Workshop Summary by S. Abend et al.

25.09.2023

Quantum Berlin goes USA!

We join the delegation of Quantum Berlin visiting the Quantum World Congress in Washington D.C.! Main focus of this delegation trip is to connect Berlin-based quantum technology companies with their US counterparts.

21.09.2023

Falling Walls Lab Berlin-Adlershof

Under the motto „Great minds, 3 minutes, 1 day“ 16 participants fought to receive one of the few spots for the international Falling Walls Science Summit to present their work. For IQS, K. Vardhan presented his wall-breaking topic of muscle activity measurements – Great job!

19.09.2023

Kick-off of the Berlin Quantum Alliance and Leap Opening

We participated in the Kick-off of the Berlin Quantum Alliance and support the new Berlin QT Innovation Hub „Leap“.

18.09.2023

New IQS case study published by Liquid Instruments

Our team published a case study together with Liquid Instruments highlighting the use of the Moku:Pro instrument for optical atomic clocks.

15.09.2023

IQS Group retreat 2023

This year’s group retreat took us to Prenden (Brandenburg) and Bernau (Berlin) for a day full of hiking and adventure mini-golfing. Find some pictures in our gallery.

07.09.2023

Ph.D. thesis defence

Congratulations to J. Pahl to the successful completion of the doctoral degree!
Thesis title: „Atominterferometric experiments with Bose-einstein condensates in microgravity“

30.08.2023

IQS hosting an INSQT Workshop

The third INSQT Workshop on Space Quantum Internet is hosted by our group! It focusses on developing global quantum networks and especially on enabling technologies and key components.

21.07.2023

New Bachelor thesis / Master thesis / Studentische Hilfskraft (SHK) position available

We are looking for highly motivated students to work in an ultra-cold atom experiment which acts as a test-bed for developing micro-integrated technologies and for quantum memories. More details can be found in the open positions section.

12.07.2023

Two new proceeding paper in SPIE. Digital Library

In-orbit verification of an optical frequency reference on the ISS Bartolomeo platform by T. Schuldt et al.

Micro-integrated optical systems and qualification of adhesive integration technologies for cold atomic quantum sensors by M. Christ et al.

05.07.2023

New paper in Physical Review Research

Proposal for a long-lived quantum memory using matter-wave optics with Bose-Einstein condensates in microgravity by E. Da Ros et al.

04.07.2023

New position available

We are looking for a research assistant (Ph.D. / postDoc) for the BMBF flagship project AeroQGrav. Within this project, a gravimeter for use onboard an airplane is to be built, for which we provide the autonomously working laser system. Find details for application in our open position section and the webpage of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

27.06.2023

IQS at ICOLS 2023

Our Matter wave team is in Estes Park, Colorado at ICOLS 2023 and presenting our latest results on atom interferometry on long time-scales in microgravity. The conference is a get-together of the laser spectroscopy, matter wave and quantum technology communities, providing a great venue for networking.

26.06.2023

IQS at CLEO Europe and Laser World of Photonics 2023

Our Enabling Technology team is at CLEO/Laser München. We present our latest results on microintegrated optical dipole traps and are invited to the QUANTUM Breakfast organized by Berlin Partner.

23.05.2023

IQS at INSQT Workshop 2023

Our Atomic Quantum Memories in Space and Miniaturization teams have been invited to give talks during a workshop hosted by The International Network in Space Quantum Technologies (INSQT). The workshop has been a productive environment to connect and brainstorm on space-related quantum technologies and missions. Find some impressions of our speakers in the conferences gallery!

Stay tuned for the next INSQT workshop on the Space Quantum Internet, hosted by us in august!

16.05.2023

IQS at CLEO 2023

Our Atomic Quantum Memories in Space team represented their latest results on long-lived quantum memories in microgravity at the CLEO 2023. Find some impressions in the conferences gallery!

21.03.2023

New gallery images

DPG Frühjahrstagung (SAMOP) was a great opportunity to reach out with our research, to network and to get inspired for new collaborations and projects. Find some impressions in the new gallery!

20.03.2023

New article in AVS Quantum Science

Technology roadmap for cold-atoms based quantum inertial sensors in space by S. Abend et al.

07.03.2023

New article on arXiv

Time-delayed single quantum repeater node for global quantum communications with a single satellite by M. Gündoğan et al.

21.02.2023

New bachelor / master thesis available

Implementation of a laser system for alkali vapor MEMS cell activation

Older news can be found in the News Archive.