Laser-cooled atom trap used on Boaty McBoatface in first for underwater quantum sensing

Aquark Technologies’ AQuest System was tested on Boaty McBoatface at the National Oceanography Centre’s indoor tank (Image: NOC)
Lasers used in underwater cold atom quantum sensing trial, marking a major milestone for photonics-enabled quantum navigation
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