Einsatz der Atominterferometrie in der Geodäsie

authored by

Manuel Schilling, Jürgen Müller, Ludger Timmen

Abstract

The interferometry of mater waves, i. e. the exploitation of the wave characteristics of matter by manipulating the internal states of atoms with lasers, is of increasing interest for geodesy. This article gives a short introduction in the theoretical background of atom interferometry and describes possible applications in geodesy with emphasis on gravimetry. The limiting factors of state-of-the-art relative and absolute gravimeters are presented. The potential of the new technology is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the operation outside of controlled laboratory environments, an important prerequisite for future use in geodesy.

Organisation(s)

Institute of Geodesy

Type

Article

Journal

zfv – Zeitschrift für Geodäsie, Geoinformation und Landmanagement

Volume

137

Pages

185-194

No. of pages

10

ISSN

1618-8950

Publication date

18.06.2012

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Earth and Planetary Sciences

 

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