Barium Ions for Quantum Computation

physics.atom-ph

/ Authors

M. R. Dietrich, A. Avril, R. Bowler, N. Kurz, J. S. Salacka, G. Shu, B. B. Blinov

/ Abstract

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

Barium Ions for Quantum Computation

physics.atom-ph

/ Authors

M. R. Dietrich, A. Avril, R. Bowler, N. Kurz, J. S. Salacka, G. Shu, B. B. Blinov

/ Abstract

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