Demonstration of high-yield, high-performance ion microtraps
Lead Participant:
NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Abstract
Chip-scale technology is necessary for atomic quantum devices of significantly reduced form factor. The
National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has demonstrated a microchip device for the confinement of atomic ions. Its
unique set of performance characteristics, together with the scalable fabrication techniques used to produce it,
render it an excellent platform for an elementary component in atomic quantum technologies. Clocks, sensors
and scalable superpositions and entanglement will benefit. NPL will conduct ion trapping performance tests on
devices produced in an earlier IUK Study. Kelvin Nanotechnology will enhance the existing full-wafer scale
microfabrication process to produce ion microtraps with ~90% target yield. Optocap will develop the principles
for a custom electronic package, to enable ample connectivity for these and more complex devices in the
future. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt worldwide at this principle for ion microchip
devices. This points the way towards the integration of these devices in atomic quantum instruments.
National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has demonstrated a microchip device for the confinement of atomic ions. Its
unique set of performance characteristics, together with the scalable fabrication techniques used to produce it,
render it an excellent platform for an elementary component in atomic quantum technologies. Clocks, sensors
and scalable superpositions and entanglement will benefit. NPL will conduct ion trapping performance tests on
devices produced in an earlier IUK Study. Kelvin Nanotechnology will enhance the existing full-wafer scale
microfabrication process to produce ion microtraps with ~90% target yield. Optocap will develop the principles
for a custom electronic package, to enable ample connectivity for these and more complex devices in the
future. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first attempt worldwide at this principle for ion microchip
devices. This points the way towards the integration of these devices in atomic quantum instruments.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £57,392 | £ 28,696 |
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Participant |
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ALTER TECHNOLOGY TUV NORD UK LIMITED | £54,986 | £ 27,493 |
KELVIN NANOTECHNOLOGY LIMITED | £90,760 | £ 45,380 |
INNOVATE UK |
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ORCID iD |
David Gentle (Project Manager) |