Thesis Defense
Luc Archambault’s thesis defense will take place on May 19, 2025 at Paris Observatory (CIFRE thesis: collaboration between the LTE laboratory and EXAIL). The work is entitled “Etude des performances ultimes d’une horloge compacte à atomes refroidis par laser”.
The thesis work includes measurements carried out with a phase transient analysis bench, developed by EXAIL and co-financed by FIRST-TF (Call 2022).
For further information: contact@first-tf.com
Call for Abstracts – EPSC-DPS 2025 Session on “Advanced Methods for Space and Planetary Navigation: Quantum Sensors and Emerging Technologies”
Late abstracts are possible until May 21 max
directly with the session organizers
https://www.epsc-dps2025.eu/programme/how-to-submit.html –> Late abstract submissions
We are pleased to invite you — on behalf of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Schön and myself — to contribute to our session at the upcoming EPSC-DPS Joint Meeting 2025, which will take place from 7–12 September 2025 in Helsinki, Finland.
Session Title: Advanced Methods for Space and Planetary Navigation: Quantum Sensors and Emerging Technologies
Session Link: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2025/session/55153
This session aims to bring together researchers working on the development and application of quantum sensors—such as quantum accelerometers, quantum gyroscopes, and optical clocks—in the context of space navigation.
In addition to quantum technologies, the session will also explore:
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The feasibility of deep-space GNSS, including recent demonstrations of GNSS signals in cis-lunar space and their potential for lunar and Mars missions.
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Hybrid navigation systems combining quantum inertial sensors, optical clocks, deep-space GNSS, and other emerging methods.
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Modern navigation techniques for planetary surface rovers, addressing autonomy, precision, and robustness.
We welcome contributions covering theoretical foundations, experimental implementations, mission concepts, and cross-disciplinary solutions.
Abstract Submission Information:
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Deadline: 7 May 2025, 13:00 CEST
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Presentation Formats: Oral, Poster, or Dissertation Talk
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Participation Options: On-site in Helsinki or Virtual
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All accepted abstracts will receive a DOI and be published in the conference proceedings.
We look forward to your submissions and to an engaging session on the future of space and planetary navigation.
Quantum Saclay lecture series
Robin Corgier and Bess Fang are pleased to announce a specialized course on Quantum Sensing and Quantum Metrology, designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to both the fundamental principles and practical implementations of quantum-enhanced measurements.
- Dates: May 14 & 21, 2025
- Location: C2N Amphitheater
- Lecturers: Luis Orozco, Bess Fang, Robin Corgier
These lectures are open to Master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral , and researchers.
The course is accredited by the doctoral schools EDOM, PHENIICS, AAIF, PIF, and IPP.
For the detailed program and registration: https://quantum-saclay.fr/course-announcement-quantum-sensing-quantum-metrology
ACES/PHARAO space mission
On Monday, April 21st, the ACES/PHARAO (Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space) space mission was launched from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station (ISS). After docking at the ISS, the robotic arm moved the ACES/PHARAO payload to its final location, outside the Columbus module. In-flight validation tests have now begun and will go on for several weeks.
PHARAO will be the first primary frequency standard in space. It exploits laser atom cooling techniques which, combined with the zero-g enviroment, will enable very low atomic velocities and, consequently, ultimate performance in terms of frequency accuracy; the objective is to reach 1.1×10-16 in relative value.
The main purpose of the ACES mission is to carry out experiments in fundamental physics, and in particular to test Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Some physicists believe that a ‘small’ deviation from general relativity is necessary to ensure its compatibility with quantum physics. Because this effect is so small, a space instrument with unprecedented accuracy is needed to measure it. With the ACES ensemble: PHARAO, hydrogen maser and time transfer modules, on board the ISS, and clocks on the ground, scattered around the globe and equipped with time transfer stations, this measurement becomes possible.
Ph.Laurent (PHARAO Scientific coordinator)
2 Postdoc positions at University of Colorado (Boulder, USA)
2 Postdoc positions at University of Colorado (Boulder, USA) on the activities of The Frequency Comb & Quantum Metrology lab of Professor Scott Diddams.
10th International Conference on Precision Physics and Fundamental Physical Constants (FFK2025) – 26-30 May 2025 – University of Warsaw
| Dear Colleagues,
the official FFK2025 program has just been published! Congratulations to everyone who qualified for oral and poster presentations! Please click here to check out the FFK2025 program: |
| Please note the early registration deadline (April 17th, 2025).
Please keep in mind that registration and abstract submission are two separate processes. In other words, even if you submitted your abstracts, you still need to register by filling out the registration form. Please click here to access the registration form: |
| In case of any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at ffk2025@candela.org.pl
See you soon in Warsaw! |
QREV25 – Thematic School From the First to the Second Quantum Revolution – 9 to 12 june 2025 – Peyresq (France)
We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for QREV25, the thematic school “From the First to the Second Quantum Revolution – Theory and Applications »,
taking place June 9-12, 2025, in Peyresq (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France, https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyresq).
The school will feature lectures (in English) by leading experts on recent advances in quantum technologies, quantum optics, quantum information, and quantum metrology.
It will be close in mind to the thematic school organised in 2021 (see https://qrevolutions21.sciencesconf.org/) about similar topics.
The school is open to master students with a good background in quantum physics and PhD students as well. We have enough resources to finance integrally the costs of the stay for several participants.
The website https://qrevolutions25.sciencesconf.org/ provides more details about the school (e.g. the registration process, and, if necessary, the applications for requesting funding and support).
In the meanwhile, do not hesitate to ask questions and/or express your interest at the address thomas.durt@centrale-med.fr
Note that a free bus shuttle will be organised from Marseille with a stop in Nice (train station and airport) to Peyresq back and forth at the beginning and the end of the school.
Two postions of Junior Professor soon available (at LKB – LAC – LPL laboratories)
Two postions of Junior Professor will soon be available:
– PRECISION – Precision Measurements for Fundamental Physics (at LAC or LKB or LPL)
– Quantum Sciences and Technologies (Laboratoire Kastler Brossel – LKB)
The PRECISION chair is available at Laboratoire Kastler Brossel (LKB), Laboratoire Aimé Cotton (LAC) and Laboratoire de Physique des Lasers (LPL)
You can find vacancies on the LKB website via the following link: https://www.lkb.fr/en/jobs/
Les Houches cold atoms school: “Quantum metrology: from optomechanics to tests of fundamental physics”. October 20th-31st, 2025
Les Houches cold atoms school “Quantum metrology: from Optomechanics to tests of fundamental physics”, will take place in Les Houches, France, from Oct 20 to Oct 31, 2025.
The deadline to apply is July 15, 2025. Please pre-register on the website: https://leshouches2025-metrology.quantumoptics.fr/