Quantum control of 88Sr+ in a miniature linear Paul trap

We report on the construction and characterization of an apparatus for quantum information experiments using 88 Sr + ions. A miniature linear radio-frequency (rf) Paul trap was designed and built. Trap frequencies above 1 MHz in all directions are obtained with 50 V on the trap end-caps and less tha...

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Published in:Applied physics. B, Lasers and optics Lasers and optics, 2012-06, Vol.107 (4), p.1167-1174
Main Authors: Akerman, N., Glickman, Y., Kotler, S., Keselman, A., Ozeri, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Engineering
Lasers
Optical Devices
Optics
Photonics
Physical Chemistry
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Quantum Optics
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Summary:We report on the construction and characterization of an apparatus for quantum information experiments using 88 Sr + ions. A miniature linear radio-frequency (rf) Paul trap was designed and built. Trap frequencies above 1 MHz in all directions are obtained with 50 V on the trap end-caps and less than 1 W of rf power. We encode a quantum bit (qubit) in the two spin states of the S 1/2 electronic ground-state of the ion. We constructed all the necessary laser sources for laser cooling and full coherent manipulation of the ions’ external and internal states. Oscillating magnetic fields are used for coherent spin rotations. High-fidelity readout as well as a coherence time of 2.5 ms are demonstrated. Following resolved sideband cooling the average axial vibrational quanta of a single trapped ion is and a heating rate of is measured.
ISSN:0946-2171
1432-0649
DOI:10.1007/s00340-011-4807-6