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Operating a Quantum Gas Research Facility on the ISS

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Abstract

NASA's Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) is a multi-user quantum gas research facility for the study of ultracold gases in the microgravity environment of the International Space Station. We present an overview of the first five years of operation on orbit, including efforts to optimize remote operations in orbit and how our experiences guide development of follow-on missions.

Presenters

  • James M Kohel

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Authors

  • James M Kohel

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Robert J Thompson

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Jason R Williams

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • David C Aveline

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Ethan R Elliott

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • James M Kellogg

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Kelly L Perry

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Leo Y Cheng

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Walker L Dula

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Irena Li

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Leah E Phillips

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

  • Sarah K Rees

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Gregory Y Shin

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Oscar Yang

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Kamal Oudrhiri

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  • Shahram Javidnia

    Jet Propulsion Laboratory