Neutral Atom Chip Technology (991F3Q)
Neutral Atom Chip Technology
Module 991F3Q
Module details for 2025/26.
5 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module will cover the theory and experimental design of atom chips. In particular
• Ioffe-Pritchard trapping of neutral atoms.
• Basics of Bose-Einstein condensation.
• Matter wave interferometry in atom chips.
Some familiarity with Wolfram Mathematica is assumed.
Module learning outcomes
Design a basic planar magnetic trap for ultra-cold neutral atoms and Bose-Einstein condensates.
Apply the adiabatic RF technique to coherent matter-wave interferometry applications in an atom chip.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 00000001111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Jose Verdu Galiana
Convenor, Assess convenor
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