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Area of Science:

  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
  • Quantum Information Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Surface-electrode Paul traps are crucial for scalable quantum computing architectures.
  • Precise control over ion position and motion is essential for high-fidelity quantum operations.
  • Existing designs often face challenges with micromotion and complex control schemes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel surface-electrode Paul trap design with enhanced control capabilities.
  • To demonstrate the confinement and manipulation of single ions using the new trap architecture.
  • To explore the potential of this platform for precision measurements and quantum technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a novel surface-electrode Paul trap with a radio-frequency-null.
  • Demonstration of single 40Ca+ ion confinement at heights from 50 μm to 300 μm.
  • Performance of laser-cooling and coherent operations on both planar and vertical motional modes.

Main Results:

  • Successful confinement of single 40Ca+ ions at controlled heights above the trap surface.
  • Demonstrated independent control of the vertical trapping potential using DC electrodes.
  • Achieved laser-cooling and coherent control of ions, indicating high-quality trapping.

Conclusions:

  • The novel surface-electrode Paul trap architecture enables precise control over ion height and vertical motion.
  • This platform is suitable for trapping ions without excess micromotion, crucial for quantum applications.
  • The design offers a promising avenue for scalable quantum computers and precision electric-field sensing.