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Dr James McGilligan Department of Physics University of Strathclyde 107 Rottenrow East Glasgow G4 0NG United Kingdom james.mcgilligan@strath.ac.uk Office: John Anderson 3.08l Phone: (+44) 141 548 5325/5322 Fax: (+44) 141 552 2891 |
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Bio
International Network
Currently I am the principal investigator of the International Network for Micro-fabricated Atomic Quantum Sensors (INMAQS). The INMAQS network is a dedicated platform for global collaboration and technological development that places an emphasis on research fields of Physics and Engineering.
This network brings together international expertise on quantum physics and micro-engineering to oversee the development of next generation miniaturised quantum sensors, specifically for portable atomic clocks and magnetometers. The broad aim is to target the development and integration of diverse technologies, that will raise the technology readiness of quantum sensors and their individual components and ultimately advance our quantum capabilities. With this in mind, we envisage that the technological platform developed within this network will ultimately grow to incorporate a wider range of quantum sensors for electric fields, thermometry, and wavelength referencing.
For more information, please visit inmaqs.ac.uk
Publications
Details at Google Scholar.
- S. Ingleby & J. P. McGilligan, Can the micro-fabrication of atomic and optical components open new capabilities in quantum technologies?, Research Directions: Quantum Technologies 1, e1 (2022).
- S. Dyer, P. F. Griffin, A. S. Arnold, F. Mirando, D. P. Burt, E. Riis & J. P. McGilligan, Micro-machined deep silicon atomic vapor cells, Journal of Applied Physics 132, 134401 (2022).
- J. P. McGilligan, K. Gallacher, P. F. Griffin, D. J. Paul, A. S. Arnold, & E. Riis, Micro-fabricated components for cold atom sensors, Rev. Sci. Instrum. 93, 091101 (2022).
- A. Bregazzi, P.F. Griffin, A.S. Arnold, D.P. Burt, G. Martinez, R. Boudot, J. Kitching, E. Riis & J.P. McGilligan, A simple imaging solution for chip-scale laser cooling, Appl. Phys. Lett. 119, 184002 (2021).
- R. Boudot, J.P. McGilligan, K.R. Moore, V. Maurice, G.D. Martinez, A. Hansen, E. de Clercq & J. Kitching, Enhanced observation time of magneto-optical traps using micro-machined non-evaporable getter pumps, Sci. Rep. 10, 16590 (2020).
- J.P. McGilligan, K.R. Moore, A. Dellis, G.D. Martinez, E. de Clercq, P.F. Griffin, A.S. Arnold, E. Riis, R. Boudot & J. Kitching, Laser cooling in a chip-scale platform, Appl. Phys. Lett. 117, 054001 (2020).
- J.P. McGilligan, K.R. Moore, S. Kang, R. Mott, A. Mis, C. Roper, E.A. Donley & J. Kitching, Dynamic characterization of an alkali-ion battery as a source for laser-cooled atoms, Phys. Rev. Appl. 13, 044038 (2020).
- R. Elvin, G.W. Hoth, M. Wright, B. Lewis, J.P. McGilligan, A.S. Arnold, P.F. Griffin & E. Riis, Cold-atom clock based on a diffractive optic, Opt. Express 27, 38359-38366 (2019).
- S. Kang, K.R. Moore, J.P. McGilligan, R. Mott, A. Mis, C. Roper, E.A. Donley & J. Kitching, Magneto-optic trap using a reversible, solid-state alkali-metal source, Opt. Lett. 44, 3002-3005 (2019).
- J.P. McGilligan, P.F. Griffin, R. Elvin, S.J. Ingleby, E. Riis & A.S. Arnold, Grating chips for quantum technologies, Sci. Rep. 7, 384 (2017).
- J.P. McGilligan, P.F. Griffin, E. Riis & A.S. Arnold, Diffraction-grating characterization for cold-atom experiments, JOSAB 33, 1271-1277 (2016).
- J.P. Cotter, J.P. McGilligan, P.F. Griffin, I.M. Rabey, K. Docherty, E. Riis, A.S. Arnold & E.A. Hinds, Design and fabrication of diffractive atom chips for laser cooling and trapping, Appl. Phys. B 122,172 (2016).
- J.P. McGilligan, P.F. Griffin, E. Riis & A.S. Arnold, Phase-space properties of magneto-optical traps utilising micro-fabricated gratings, Opt. Express 23, 8948 (2015).