Physical unit of the WAG-H5-2 cold atom gravimeter (IMAGE)

Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd.

Physical unit of the WAG-H5-2 cold atom gravimeter

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The compact physical unit of the WAG-H5-2 integrates a 2D and 3D magneto-optical trap for atomic loading and cooling, a vertical atom fountain, Raman laser beams for the interferometry sequence, a Raman reflector, and active vibration isolation, all within a housing about 0.5 by 0.23 by 1.34 meters.

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Beijing Zhongke Journal Publishing Co. Ltd.

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