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Stylus ion trap for enhanced access and sensing

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Author(s)

Robert Maiwald, Gerd Leuchs, Dietrich Leibfried, Joseph W. Britton, James C. Bergquist, David J. Wineland

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
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

ion trap, laser cooling, optical access, quantum optics, sensor
Physics

Citation

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 (Accessed October 11, 2025)

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Created July 31, 2009, Updated October 12, 2021
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