Maiwald, R.
, Leuchs, G.
, Leibfried, D.
, Britton, J.
, Bergquist, J.
and Wineland, D.
(2009),
Stylus ion trap for enhanced access and sensing, Nature Physics, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=900142
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Stylus ion trap for enhanced access and sensing
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Robert Maiwald, Gerd Leuchs, , , ,
Abstract
We experimentally characterized a novel radio-frequency (rf) ion trap geometry formed by two concentric cylinders over a ground plane. These traps allow for optical and physical access over more than 2 pi solid angle reaching 91% and 96% of 4 respectively in two of the three traps tested. We discuss fabrication of the traps, their characterization using single laser cooled 24Mg+ ions and some potential applications of similar trap structures in quantum optics, sensing and microscopy.Citation
Nature Physics
Volume
5
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Keywords
ion trap, laser cooling, optical access, quantum optics, sensor
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Created July 31, 2009, Updated October 12, 2021