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A Single Trapped Rydberg Ion

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  • Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
  • Essential background work for realization of trapped-ion qubits
  • Research conducted at University of Innsbruck and Stockholm University – cotutelle PhD

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
  2. Introduction

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 1-11
  3. Properties of Strontium Rydberg Ions

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 13-19
  4. Experimental Setup

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 21-41
  5. Two-Photon Rydberg Excitation

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 43-53
  6. Ion Loss by Double Ionisation

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 55-60
  7. Trap Effects

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 61-77
  8. Coherent Excitation of Rydberg States

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 79-96
  9. Summary and Outlook

    • Gerard Higgins
    Pages 97-98

About this book

Systems of trapped ions and systems of ultracold Rydberg atoms are used at the forefront of quantum physics research and they make strong contenders as platforms for quantum technologies. Trapped Rydberg ions are a new hybrid technology envisaged to have both the exquisite control of trapped ion systems and the strong interactions of Rydberg atoms.


In this work a single trapped Rydberg ion is experimentally investigated. A trapped strontium ion is excited to Rydberg states using two ultraviolet lasers. Effects of the strong trapping electric fields on the highly-sensitive Rydberg ion are studied. After mitigating unwanted trap effects, the ion is coherently excited to Rydberg states and a quantum gate is demonstrated. This thesis lays much of the experimental groundwork for research using this novel system.


Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physics, AlbaNova University Center Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden

    Gerard Higgins

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