The workshop focused in particular on developments in the production and application of atomic vapor cells, which are of central importance for precise measurements and quantum technologies. Topics included the improvement of efficiency and stability as well as the miniaturization of these vapor cells. New material combinations and optimizations in production methodology were presented. For example, advances in the integration of atomic vapor cells into complex systems enable applications in quantum communication and security. The ever-increasing stability and sensitivity of atomic vapor cells make them attractive for the development of secure quantum communication systems and also play a role in quantum cryptography, particularly with regard to the generation of quantum mechanical key distributions. The development of compact, integrated systems is paving the way for portable quantum measurement technology, particularly in magnetometry, which is important in various areas from medical diagnostics to environmental monitoring.
Overall, the Hot Vapor Workshop 2024 highlighted the dynamic development of atomic vapor cells and the important contribution of leading researchers to this exciting field of research.
Hot Vapor Poster Prize 2024
As in previous years, three Hot Vapor Poster Prizes were awarded: Laura Ellis (National Physical Laboratory NPL, Teddington, UK), Aaron Jaufenthaler (University of Innsbruck, Austria) and Julien Kluge (Ferdinand-Braun-Institute and Humboldt University, Berlin) on stage together with Ilja Gerhardt (left) and Robert Löw (right).
Robert Löw
Deputy Director