Rotation sensors for 6-component seismology. This project aims to fill a major gap in seismology by creating and characterising the first high-sensitivity field-deployable six-component seismometer th

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Rotation sensors for 6-component seismology. This project aims to fill a major gap in seismology by creating and characterising the first high-sensitivity field-deployable six-component seismometer that can replace large expensive arrays of conventional seismometers. Made possible by the spectacular properties of newly invented amorphous zirconium alloys combined with quantum limited optical rotation sensors, the new seismometer will allow directional seismic imaging in places where arrays are not feasible or too expensive, such as the sea-floor and volcanos, and for monitoring fault movements, intruders and military activity. It will generate valuable intellectual property as well as training students in areas of ultrasensitive instrumentation and six-component seismology.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4014 - Manufacturing Engineering. Lead: Prof Li Ju