B01 – Collective quantum dynamics of structural- and spin-defects in ion crystals
Summary
We characterize defect structures in trapped ion crystals in a common experiment and theory approach. For this purpose, the experimental group will setup a versatile ion trap and work with mixed-species linear crystals composed of up to 50 ions using the atomic ions 40Ca+ and 9Be+. The theory will characterize the dynamics of this system for experimentally-relevant configurations. Our aim is to control and tailor the defects’ cooperative properties which are mediated by the vibrations of the embedding crystal. In turn, we aim at controlling the dynamics of this spin boson system using mass-defects and spin-dependent forces.
Project Leaders
Giovanna Morigi
Project leader B01/D02
66123 Saarbrücken
Universität des Saarlands
Campus E2.666123 Saarbrücken
- Phone number: +49 681 302 57472
- Email: giovanna.morigi@physik.uni-saarland.de
Ferdinand Schmidt-Kaler
Project leader A01/B01
55128 Mainz
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Staudingerweg 755128 Mainz
- Phone number: +49 6131 39 26234
- Email: fsk@uni-mainz.de