Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry: Summary of the Second Workshop

TL;DR

This paper summarizes the second international workshop on Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry, highlighting progress, challenges, and strategic directions for large-scale atom interferometry projects worldwide.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, collaborative efforts, and future plans in the field of large-scale terrestrial atom interferometry.

Findings

Progress in international collaboration and resource coordination

Evaluation of technical challenges and solutions

Strategic planning for future large-scale projects

Abstract

This summary of the second Terrestrial Very-Long-Baseline Atom Interferometry (TVLBAI) Workshop provides a comprehensive overview of our meeting held in London in April 2024, building on the initial discussions during the inaugural workshop held at CERN in March 2023. Like the summary of the first workshop, this document records a critical milestone for the international atom interferometry community. It documents our concerted efforts to evaluate progress, address emerging challenges, and refine strategic directions for future large-scale atom interferometry projects. Our commitment to collaboration is manifested by the integration of diverse expertise and the coordination of international resources, all aimed at advancing the frontiers of atom interferometry physics and technology, as set out in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by over 50 institutions.