Cold Atom Technologies

Cold Atom Technologies

High-NA Imaging Cells

ColdQuanta’s high-quality glass cells offer a new level of optical access to in-vacuum experiments. Assembled with an optical contacting process, the cells provide high-quality AR coatings while maintaining very high optical flatness in the cell walls, enabling minimal optical distortion through the cell. The cell is designed to ensure excellent parallelism between the two large faces, making it possible to image or project light through two faces of the cell with low astigmatism at numerical apertures of up to 0.7. The cells are connected to the flange through an anodic bond to a silicon transfer, and have no epoxy or frits, giving them excellent UHV properties.

PRODUCT FEATURES

FLANGE OPTIONS

  • Optically matched to readily available microscope objectives at 0.3, 0.5, and 0.7NA

  • Face parallelism <1 arcminute

  • Anti-reflection coated on inside and outside surfaces of all cell walls (uncoated available)

  • Bakeable to high temperatures

  • BEC Vacuum Cell

  • Optical Tweezers Cell

  • DN16 CF Flange

  • DN40 CF Flange with a wide neck glass-to-metal

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COATING OPTIONS

  • ​Broadband from 460 nm to 1070 nm

  • Targeted AR coating for Cs, K, and Rb

 


2 cm AR Coated Cells

ColdQuanta’s high-quality glass cells offer a new level of optical access to in-vacuum experiments. Assembled with an optical contacting process, the cells provide high-quality AR coatings while maintaining very high optical flatness in the cell walls, enabling minimal optical distortion through the cell. The cells are connected to the flange through an anodic bond to a silicon transfer, and have no epoxy or frits, giving them excellent UHV compatibility.

PRODUCT FEATURES

FLANGE OPTIONS

  • Ultrahigh vacuum cell

  • Anti-reflection coated on inside and outside of all cell walls

  • Bakeable to high temperatures

  • Assembled without epoxies or frits

  • BEC vacuum cell

  • Magneto-optical trap vacuum cell

COATING OPTIONS

  • Broadband

  • Targeted AR coating for Cesium, Potassium, Rubidium

  • Custom coating

  • DN16 CF Flange

  • DN40 CF Flange with a wide neck glass-to-metal

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Custom Glass Cells

ColdQuanta has the fabrication capabilities to produce very high optical-quality glass cells with anti-reflective coatings both inside and outside. We are able to produce cells in a large variety of shapes and sizes, including irregular shapes such as trapezoids and rectangles. Our scientists and engineers will workwith you to design a cell, and to ensure that the final specifications meet the needs of your experiment.

ColdQuanta has the fabrication capabilities to produce very high optical-quality glass cells with anti-reflective coatings both inside and outside. We are able to produce cells in a large variety of shapes and sizes, including irregular shapes such as trapezoids and rectangles. Our scientists and engineers will workwith you to design a cell, and to ensure that the final specifications meet the needs of your experiment.

PRICING FEATURES

  • Ultrahigh vacuum cell

  • Fabricated using optical contacting and anodic bonding leaving no residual material in the chamber

  • Surface flatness of better than λ/4 per cm (peak-valley)

  • Bakeable to high temperatures, around 300 degrees Celsius

  • Assembled without epoxies or frits, leading to low leakage rates.

  • All coatings are deposited with the highest quality ion-beam sputtering process, giving coatings with very high damage thresholds, and minimizing the risk of the coating absorbing water and shifting during vacuum processing.

  • AR coatings as low as R<0.1% per surface at multiple wavelengths.

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2 cm Thin Walled Glass Cells

ColdQuanta’s high-quality glass cells offer a new level of optical access to in-vacuum experiments. The thin-walled cells offer high-quality optical access without AR coatings at an economical price point. The cells are connected to a DN16 or DN40 flange with ColdQuanta's proprietary assembly processes, which uses no epoxy or frits; giving them excellent outgassing properties, and making them robust to high bakeout temperatures.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Ultrahigh vacuum cell

  • Bakeable to high temperatures

  • Assembled without epoxies or frits

  • Thin glass walls

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miniMOT

The miniMOT delivers a compact trapped atom instrument to a range of users -- student to seasoned researcher -- freeing them to focus on designing and building their experiment rather than the vacuum apparatus. When combined with our miniMOT Coils and miniMOT Kit as the miniMOT Package, the user can achieve a live MOT within hours (lasers and coupling fibers to be provided by the user).

  • Compact UHV Chamber

  • Active and passive pumps to maintain vacuum

  • Integrated electronics to power pumps and dispenser

  • Integrated coil driver (coils sold separately)

ELEMENT

  • Rubidium

  • Cesium

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doubleMOT

The doubleMOT system is a self-contained, tabletop, ultrahigh vacuum system for easily cooling and trapping atoms. With applications ranging from fundamental quantum physics research to the development of sensors and new quantum technologies, the doubleMOT is a versatile and powerful cold atom core. The doubleMOT utilizes two cells (a source cell to achieve a high atom number, and a science cell to maintain an ultra-high vacuum with superior optical access) and is shipped under a permanent vacuum. The doubleMOT is ready to be placed into an appropriate apparatus such as the Physics Platform.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Compact UHV chamber

  • Up to two independent active dispensers

  • Active and passive pumps to maintain vacuum

  • Easily configurable for specific applications

  • High atom flux and long trap lifetimes

ELEMENT OPTIONS

  • Rubidium

  • Cesium

  • Potassium

SCIENCE CELL OPTIONS

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RuBECi (roo-BEK-ee)

The RuBECi is a self-contained, tabletop, ultrahigh vacuum system for the creation and manipulation of ultra-cold atoms. It utilizes a two-cell vacuum system (a 2D+ MOT source cell, and an ultra-high vacuum science cell compatible with long trap lifetimes) and features an atom chip for simple and rapid BEC production with a high duty cycle and low power consumption. High numerical aperture imaging of trapped atoms in the chip potential is possible thanks to the atom chip's integration into the science cell wall. The RuBECi is shipped under a permanent vacuum and ready to be used with an appropriate optics package, such as the Physics Platform.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Compact UHV chamber

  • Up to two independent active dispensers

  • Active and passive pumps to maintain vacuum

  • Integrated atom chip allows for the trapping and easy manipulation of ultra-cold atoms

  • Easily reconfigurable for specific applications

ELEMENT

  • Rubidium

ATOM CHIP

  • Standard atom chip

  • Window atom chip 

  • Custom atom chip

  • Atom chips with integrated optics

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Physics Platform

The Physics Platform provides the foundation optics for experiments that include a 3D magneto-optical trap (MOT) fed by a 2D+ MOT, such as the RuBECi. It consists of two stages: 2D+ MOT hardware and a six-Beam MOT stage to create a 3D MOT in the science cell. It also includes optics required for optical pumping and imaging of cold and ultracold atoms in the science cell. The Physics Platform has excellent optical access and provides the user with increased flexibility to modify and adapt the system.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Optics package to complement thedoubleMOTsystems

  • Highly flexible configuration

  • Includes optics and opto-mechanics for 2D(+) MOT, 3D MOT, optical pumping, and imaging

  • Pre-aligned for rapid deployment

  • FC/APC Fiber inputs

WAVELENGTH SELECTION (NM)

  • 767 nm

  • 780 nm

  • 852 nm

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quadCoil

The quadCoil is an assembly that consists of eight coils arranged to apply magnetic bias fields and gradients across atomic samples in ColdQuanta’s RuBECi® ultracold atom cell or the doubleMOT. In addition to the MOT field and bias fields in each cardinal axis, the quadCoil assembly enables magnetic trapping and transport of the atomic sample from the MOT to the atom chip in a linear quadrupole trap. Magnetic field gradients of greater than 150 G/cm are easily achievable in the coil pair closest to the chip, making the coupling of atoms from the external trap to the chip trap straightforward.

The assembly is mounted around the vacuum cell by the use of a coil-rail system. The coil assembly also provides the user with a large clear aperture through the top of the assembly, making it possible to access the backside of the atom chip with a large microscope objective.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Four coil pairs

  • Compact package

  • Complete magnetic solution for RuBECi atom chip systems

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triCoil

The triCoil assembly consists of six coils arranged to apply magnetic bias fields and gradients across atomic clouds in one of ColdQuanta’s vacuum cells, such as the RuBECi, Double MOT, or miniMOT systems. The coils enable easy, low power generation of MOT fields and bias fields for atom chip traps, and make it simple to apply or cancel low-order fields. The assembly is mounted around the vacuum cell by the use of the coil-rail system, installed standard on most of ColdQuanta’s vacuum systems. The coil assembly is designed to be driven in a standard configuration (X1, X2, Y, Z) with ColdQuanta’s four-channel coil driver.

PRODUCT FEATURES

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MOT Coils

The MOT coil assembly consists of a pair of circular coils connected in an anti-Helmholtz configuration. Provided on a convenient mounting frame, the coil assembly makes it easy to mount and align MOT coils around a miniMOT, doubleMOT, or RuBECi cell. The coil pair is sold with a 3’ cable.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Anti-Helmholtz coil pair

  • Ideal for MOT field generation

  • Mounts on a 45 mm rails

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miniMOT Package

Building off the miniMOT, this compact package further streamlines producing a MOT -- no longer does a user need the optical expertise normally required to design, acquire, and set up his or her own system! The pre-assembled unit is easy to use and produces a live MOT within a few hours, saving significant time and cost, even for the seasoned researcher.

The optics package consists of a 15”x18” aluminum breadboard with a periscope/beam-splitting/polarization assembly, mirrors for ease of trap alignment, and a small B&W CCD camera for MOT imaging.

The miniMOT package is frequently used in teaching laboratories to introduce students to lasers, optics, and quantum matter, but can also be found in quantum information experiments.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • miniMOT and optics package to enable production of a MOT

  • Highly flexible configuration

  • Pre-aligned for rapid deployment

ELEMENT OPTIONS

  • Rubidium

  • Cesium

LASER SYSTEM OPTION

  • Laser system optimized for the chosen element using one or two lasers

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Compact Ion Trap Package

The trap surface is ion milled before assembly into an UHV-baked chamber to provide an ultra-clean ion trap surface. The C-cut sapphire window material ensures a low birefringence and high UV transparency. The housing was initially designed to house a Sandia HOA trap and has been adapted to the Peregrine and Phoenix ion traps.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Compact UHV cell

  • Titanium body

  • AR coated C-cut sapphire windows

  • 2 through axes at 45 degree angle .12-.65 NA optical access

  • < 3 x 10^(-11) Torr vacuum pressure

  • HOA or Peregrine trap compatible

  • Adaptable to many chip traps

  • Yb and Ba targets available

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

  • Custom Atom source

  • Custom window coatings

  • Adapt to your trap

  • AR coating on windows

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Cryogenic Ion Trap Package

ColdQuanta’s cryogenic ion trap housings give you a self-contained, high-optical access UHV environment for ion trapping with long trap lifetimes. The trap surface is ion milled before assembly into an UHV-baked chamber to provide an ultra-clean ion trap surface. The C-cut sapphire window material ensures a low birefringence and high UV transparency. The housing was initially designed to house a Sandia HOA trap and has been adapted to the Peregrine and Phoenix ion traps.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Compact UHV cell, Titanium body

  • AR coated C-cut sapphire windows

  • 2 through axes at 45 degree angle

  • .12-.65 NA optical access

  • < 10^(-12) Torr vacuum pressure

  • Peregrine or HOA trap compatible

  • Yb and Ba ablation sources available

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

  • Custom atom source

  • Custom window coatings 

  • Adapt to your trap

  • AR coating on windows

PRICING DETAILS

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Quantum Matter Machine (QMM)

From turn-key ultracold matter delivery to a complete quantum simulator, Albert gives you a shortcut to high-value results. Quantum Matter Machine provides ultracold matter at the push of a button so you can focus on the innovation that makes your work unique. Start with the cold or ultra-cold matter and then add your own manipulation or use one of the ColdQuanta-provided manipulation systems to reach your goals.

CMM's options include 2D arbitrary light potentials, optical lattice, shaken lattice, and more. The science module can either live on top of the cart or on your optical table for integration with external systems. CMM is designed for seasoned ultra-cold atom experimenters, theorists, and newcomers to the field of ultracold matter.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Compact and highly integrated

  • Turn-key ultracold matter production

  • Fast setup and installation

  • Flexible configuration

  • RuBECi science chamber

  • Complete laser and electronics system

  • Painted potential and shaken lattice options

ELEMENTS

  • Rubidium

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Cold Atom Source Cells

The CASC is the core of a high-flux atom delivery system. Differential pumping of the system is maintained by an aperture in a silicon plate that isolates the user’s vacuum system from the higher pressures required for high-density 2D MOT operation. The CASC is based on a well-tested design used in ColdQuanta’s RuBECi and doubleMOT two-chamber ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) systems. Fluxes of several billion atoms per second can be achieved with rubidium or cesium.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Dual alkali metal sources

  • 2D+ MOT capable

  • Pinhole for differential pressures

  • Assembled without epoxies or frits

  • DN16 CF Flange

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ELEMENT

  • Rubidium

  • Cesium

 


PICAS

Coil PICAS: Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source

ColdQuanta’s Coil PICAS, Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source, is a compact, alignment-free beam delivery package. It produces a 2D+ MOT beam configuration with three user-supplied fiber-coupled light inputs, capable of producing a cold atom flux of >10^9 atoms per second when used in conjunction with ColdQuanta's well-established CASC, Cold Atom Source Cell. Unlike the standard Fixed PICAS system which is designed to work with a permanent magnet assembly, the Coil PICAS system is designed for use with our Magnetic Coil Sub-Assembly. The Coil PICAS optics package is easily integrated onto the Coil PICAS Mount Assembly, allowing for a simple plug-and-play 2D+ MOT system with a tuneable magnetic field.”

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Coils for Fast Magnetic Field Generation

  • Compact Opto-Mechanics

  • Alignment-Free 2D+ MOT

  • Integrated Heat Sink

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POWER MONITORING

  • Available with Power Monitoring Photodiodes

DESIGN WAVELENGTHS AND ELEMENTS

  • 780 nm (Rubidium)

  • 852 nm (Cesium)

Fixed PICAS: Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source

ColdQuanta’s Fixed PICAS, Photonically Integrated Cold Atom Source, is a compact, alignment-free beam delivery package. It produces a 2D+ MOT beam configuration with three user-supplied fiber-coupled light inputs, capable of producing a cold atom flux of >10^9 atoms per second when used in conjunction with ColdQuanta's well-established CASC, Cold Atom Source Cell. The unit is easily integrated onto the MAG-2000 magnet assembly, allowing for a simple plug-and-play optical package.

An optional photodiode configuration provides polarisation cleaning and power monitoring capability for all three beams.

PRODUCT FEATURES

 

  • Compact Optics System

  • Simple 2D MOT Alignment

  • Pre-defined Polarization

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POWER MONITORING

  • Monitor laser power for automated process control

DESIGN WAVELENGTHS AND ELEMENTS

  • 780 nm (Rubidium)

  • 852 nm (Cesium)

 


2D+ MOT Magnets

The 2D+ MOT magnet assembly produces magnetic field gradients appropriate for a 2D(+) MOT. Designed to be used with ColdQuanta’s RuBECi, Double MOT, and CASC cells, permanent magnets provide a 2D quadrupole field over the cell with a field gradient of ~30 Gauss/cm. The magnets are held on a two-axis translation stage that allows the user to easily align the 2D+ MOT relative to the aperture; making it easy to optimize the flux of atoms from the 2D MOT+ to the 3D MOT. Since the 2D MOT+ magnet assembly employs permanent magnets there is no need for a power supply. For users with experiments that are particularly sensitive to external magnetic fields, we offer an option to replace the permanent magnets with coils.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Permanent magnet assembly

  • Integrated 2-Axis translation stage

  • Correct magnetic field for 2D(+) MOT operation

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CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

  • MAG-2000 - 2D MOT Permanent magnet assembly

  • MAG-2100 - 2D MOT Coil assembly

Ramsey 1 : Microwave Clock

Compete with state-of-the-art Cesium beam tube clocks, delivering superior accuracy, start-up time and size characteristics. Industry standard performance in a smaller, cheaper package.

PRODUCT FEATURES

 

  • ​2x performance compared to leading competing technology

  • 1/3 size compared to leading competing technology

  • 1/2 power requirement compared to leading competing technology

  • 1U rack mountable

  • 18" x 18" x 7"

  • 50 lbs

USE CASES

  • Time Stamping

  • Instrument Maintenance

  • Network Frequency Synchronization

  • Satellite Ground Station Synchronization

  • Ref Clock Constellations

 


Bohr 1 : Optical Clock

Outperforms cesium beam tube and passive hydrogen masers in a smaller package with reduced startup time.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • ​Comparable performance to leading competing technology

  • Same size compared to leading competing technology

  • 1/2 power requirement compared to leading competing technology

  • 20x improvement in reliability compared to leading competing technology

  • 4U rack mountable

  • 18" x 18" x 7"

  • 50 lbs

USE CASES

  • National Timescales / Universal Timescale 

  • Advanced Network Development

  • Very Long Baseline Interferometry

  • Autonomous Shipping

  • Smart Grid Control Center Clock