Barium Ions for Quantum Computation

Matthew R. Dietrich, A. Avril, R. Bowler, N. Kurz, J.S. Salacka, Gang Shu, B. B. Blinov, J. R. Danielson, T. S. Pedersen

AIP conference proceedings · 2009 · 13 citations · 48 references

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Abstract

Individually trapped 137Ba+ in an RF Paul trap is proposed as a qubit candidate, and its various benefits are compared to other ionic qubits. We report the current experimental status of using this ion for quantum computation. Future plans and prospects are discussed.

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