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Design and assembly of a barium ion quantum processor

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Abstract

We present our progress on the assembly of a Ba-133 trapped ion testbed with a surface trap. Since Ba-133 is radioactive, only microgram quantities can be used to satisfy safety regulations. We outline two recipes for fabricating ablation targets aimed at enhancing the production of neutral atoms and isotope selective loading of barium ions. We also discuss progress and challenges in assembling our unique apparatus which grants improved optical access and low vacuum pressure to the trapped ions. Finally, we describe a novel individual addressing system that provides maximum flexibility in controlling individual ion qubits.

Publication: Microgram BaCl2 Ablation Targets for Trapped Ion Experiments<br>Noah Greenberg, Akbar Jahangiri Jozani, Collin J. C. Epstein, Xinghe Tan, Rajibul Islam, and Crystal Senko

Presenters

  • Akimasa Ihara

    University of Waterloo

Authors

  • Akimasa Ihara

    University of Waterloo

  • Noah Greenberg

    University of Waterloo

  • Ali Khatai

    University of Waterloo

  • Akbar J Jozani

    University of Waterloo

  • Xinghe Tan

    University of Waterloo

  • Collin J Epstein

    University of Waterloo

  • Anastasiia Bershanska

    University of Waterloo

  • Crystal Senko

    UWaterloo, University of Waterloo

  • Rajibul Islam

    University of Waterloo, UWaterloo