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Physical Measurement Laboratory / Time and Frequency Division

Ion Storage Group

Projects/Programs

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This image shows a planar rf ion trap designed for experiments with magnetically-driven quantum gates.

Quantum Computing with Trapped Ions

Ongoing
The coherent control of quantum-mechanical systems holds promise for revolutionizing computing. We develop new methods and technologies to improve the fidelity
ion trap with integrated fiber Fabry-Perot cavity

Quantum Networking with Trapped Ions

Ongoing
Quantum networks, a promising resource for computing and sensing, generate useful entanglement between locations separated by geographic distances. Our research
Computer-generated image showing a cross-shaped gold metal cutout on a red mount in between two metal posts, with an inset magnifying the cutout to show blue and yellow balls at the center.

Trapped Ion Optical Clocks

Ongoing
The pursuit of fundamental limits in frequency metrology has historically motivated the development of groundbreaking techniques such as laser cooling and spin