Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2009-05-19
J. Phys. B: At. Mol. Opt. Phys. 42 154008 (2009)
Physics
Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
10.1088/0953-4075/42/15/154008
We demonstrate a general technique to achieve a precise radial displacement of the nodal line of the radiofrequency (rf) field in a linear Paul trap. The technique relies on selective adjustment of the load capacitance of the trap electrodes, achieved through the addition of capacitors to the basic resonant rf-circuit used to drive the trap. Displacements of up to 100 micrometer with micrometer precision are measured using a combination of fluorescence images of ion Coulomb crystals and coherent coupling of such crystals to a mode of an optical cavity. The displacements are made without measurable distortion of the shape or structure of the Coulomb crystals, as well as without introducing excess heating commonly associated with the radial displacement of crystals by adjustment through static potentials. We expect this technique to be of importance for future developments of microtrap architectures and ion-based cavity QED.
Albert Maximilian
Dantan Aurelien
Drewsen Michael
Herskind Peter F.
Marler J. P.
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