Molecular Ion Quantum Control
Abstract
Because molecular internal structure is significantly richer than that of atoms, trapped moleculequantum control and non-destructive state readout has presented a challenge. However, theprogress over the last few years has been quite remarkable. Building off of our previousdemonstrations of rotational state control, we will develop hyperfine control of trappedmolecular ions, and we will demonstrate tools for non-destructive molecular quantum statereadout. In this research program, we will demonstrate that working with state-preparedmolecular ions in the trap environment will allow investigation of fundamentally new types ofquantum-coherent control and that the ion trap environment provides a powerful testing groundfor development of comprehensive theories and practical tools for quantum coherent control.Specifically, we will demonstrate the power of these techniques by performing high-qualitysingle-molecule spectroscopy. We will then apply the state control and readout tools to make thefirst studies of controlled quantum coherences of trapped molecular ions. These studies willinclude exploration of the high density of molecular rotational/hyperfine clock states, which is apotentially powerful asset for quantum information processing. Molecular entanglement andcoherent manipulation of rotational wavepackets will also be explored. Future applications ofnew molecular control and readout quantum technologies include quantum informationprocessing, broadband quantum sensing, and precision spectroscopy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2018
- Source ID
- FA95501710352
Entities
People
- Brian Odom
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Northwestern University
- United States Air Force