Rice University team builds new monolithic ion trap for quantum simulations
Researchers at Rice University and Duke University have developed a new monolithic segmented 3D ion trap to advance quantum simulation capabilities.
New device handles heavy ions
The team created a compact microfabricated architecture that allows the use of heavy ions like ytterbium. This design overcomes previous engineering challenges associated with integrating specific features into a single unit. The new trap holds individual charged atoms in place using electric fields inside the device.
Lasers control ion interactions
Lasers make the trapped ions interact in a manner that simulates complex quantum systems. Researchers measure information encoded in these ions to reveal properties of the target system. This approach helps scientists understand difficult problems such as charge transfer in photosynthesis.
Study published in journal
The work describing this new simulator was published in Physical Review Applied. Guido Pagano from Rice University served as the senior author on this study. Collaborators from Duke University and Translume Inc also contributed to the project.
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