An integrated mirror and surface ion trap with a tunable trap location

Abstract

We report a demonstration of a surface ion trap fabricated directly on a highly reflective mirror surface, which includes a secondary set of radio frequency (RF) electrodes allowing for translation of the quadrupole RF null location. We introduce a position-dependent photon scattering rate for a 174Yb+ ion in the direction perpendicular to the trap surface using a standing wave of retroreflected light off the mirror surface directly below the trap. Using this setup, we demonstrate the capability of fine-tuning the RF trap location with nanometer scale precision and characterize the charging effects of the dielectric mirror surface upon exposure to ultra-violet light.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 28, 2016
Source ID
10.1063/1.4970542

Entities

People

  • Andre Van Rynbach
  • Jungsang Kim
  • Peter Maunz

Organizations

  • Army Research Office
  • Duke University
  • Sandia National Laboratories

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics