March 29, 2023
      
                  
        
  Author(s)
  Matthew  Affolter,   Wenchao  Ge,   Bryce  Bullock,   Shaun  Burd,   Kevin  Gilmore,   Jennifer  Lilieholm,   Allison  Carter,   John J.  Bollinger
 
       
            
    
    
        Improving coherence is a fundamental challenge in quantum simulation and sensing experiments with trapped ions. Here we discuss, experimentally demonstrate, and estimate the potential impacts of two different protocols that enhance, through motional