Global Coherency Test — Mainstream Integration Edition: Proposed Protocol for Extended Coherence in Rb-87 Bose-Einstein Condensates
Abstract
James C. Hanlon III This open-source protocol provides a complete, replicable procedure for investigating extended coherence lengths in a rubidium-87 Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) using mainstream, off-the-shelf components. The design incorporates silicon carbide (SiC) resonators, chip-scale atomic clock (CSAC) or optical frequency comb (OFC) reference, and AI-edge processing for real-time feedback. Key features:Integration into existing BEC laboratories Estimated incremental cost: ~$4,500 USD Precise 10 Hz reference injection Time-of-flight (TOF) interference imaging for coherence measurement No theoretical claims are made — the document presents only a verifiable experimental procedure. Replicate the build, perform the measurements, and report your results.The protocol includes detailed materials list (BOM), build and operation steps, control arms, metrics, risks/safety guidelines, and references to foundational BEC and related work. CC-BY-4.0. Keywords: Bose-Einstein condensate, Rb-87, coherence length, time-of-flight imaging, silicon carbide resonator, chip-scale atomic clock, edge AI, open science, experimental protocol **Results may vary due to build process, materials, wiring, and environmental factors.**
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Frequency and Time Standards
Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026