Vacuum Integrated System for Ion Trapping

We propose to develop a compact, integrated ion trap quantum system for quantum sensor, timekeeping, and computing applications. To do so, we leverage ColdQuantas expertise in miniature ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and atom chip technology and Duke Universitys expertise in microfabricated surface ion traps and quantum information processing experiments. We will produce a manufacturable, commercializable UHV system for ion trapping with a microfabricated surface trap. The prototype system developed in this Phase II effort will incorporate an integrated ion pump, passive pumping by way of getters, an oven source, DC and RF feedthroughs, electrical shielding, and a carrier chip assembly for mounting the surface trap and providing electrical connections. Many of these components will build upon the designs and demonstrations from the Phase I work. We will demonstrate ion trapping capability in the final ion trapping system, which will serve as a prototype for a first commercially-available, compact, integrated, UHV system for ion traps with the ability to commence a new innovative generation of ion trap systems.