A high repetition deterministic single ion source

Sahin C, Geppert P, Muellers A, Ott H (2017)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2017

Journal

New Journal of Physics Institute of Physics: Open Access Journals / Institute of Physics (IoP) and Deutsche Physikalische Gesellschaft

Book Volume: 19

Article Number: 123005

Journal Issue: 12

DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/aa9461

Abstract

We report on a deterministic single ion source with high repetition rate and high fidelity. The source employs a magneto-optical trap, where ultracold rubidium atoms are photoionized. The electrons herald the creation of a corresponding ion, whose timing information is used to manipulate its trajectory in flight. We demonstrate an ion rate of up to 4 × 104 s-1 and achieve a fidelity for single ion operation of 98%. The technique can be used for all atomic species, which can be laser-cooled, and opens up new applications in ion microscopy, ion implantation and surface spectroscopy.

Involved external institutions

Technische Universität Kaiserslautern DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Sahin, C., Geppert, P., Muellers, A., & Ott, H. (2017). A high repetition deterministic single ion source. New Journal of Physics, 19(12). https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/aa9461

MLA:

Sahin, C., et al. "A high repetition deterministic single ion source." New Journal of Physics 19.12 (2017).

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