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A Single Trapped Rydberg Ion, 1st ed. 2019
Springer Theses Series
Language: English
A Single Trapped Rydberg Ion
Publication date: 11-2020
98 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 11-2020
98 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
A Single Trapped Rydberg Ion
Publication date: 11-2019
Support: Print on demand
Publication date: 11-2019
Support: Print on demand
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Systems of trapped ions and systems of ultracold Rydberg atoms are used at the forefront of quantum physics research and they make strong contenders as platforms for quantum technologies. Trapped Rydberg ions are a new hybrid technology envisaged to have both the exquisite control of trapped ion systems and the strong interactions of Rydberg atoms.
In this work a single trapped Rydberg ion is experimentally investigated. A trapped strontium ion is excited to Rydberg states using two ultraviolet lasers. Effects of the strong trapping electric fields on the highly-sensitive Rydberg ion are studied. After mitigating unwanted trap effects, the ion is coherently excited to Rydberg states and a quantum gate is demonstrated. This thesis lays much of the experimental groundwork for research using this novel system.
Introduction.- Properties of Strontium Rydberg Ions.- Experimental Setup.- Two-Photon Rydberg Excitation.- Ion Loss by Double Ionisation.- Trap Effects.- Coherent Excitation of Rydberg States.- Summary and Outlook.
Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden Essential background work for realization of trapped-ion qubits Research conducted at University of Innsbruck and Stockholm University – cotutelle PhD
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