Toward scalable ion traps for quantum information processing

Abstract

We report on the design, fabrication, and preliminary testing of a 150 zone\narray built in a `surface-electrode' geometry microfabricated on a single\nsubstrate. We demonstrate transport of atomic ions between legs of a `Y'-type\njunction and measure the in-situ heating rates for the ions. The trap design\ndemonstrates use of a basic component design library that can be quickly\nassembled to form structures optimized for a particular experiment.\n