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Ion traps with 3D structures for quantum computing fabricated using Selective Laser-induced Etching

Laser manufactured micro structures in glass for an ion trap.
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Laser manufactured micro structures in glass for an ion trap.

Scalable quantum processors based on trapped ions require novel trap designs which enhance the performance and reliability and increase the integrability for optical addressing. Nevertheless, a simple yet precise fabrication must be ensured. In the project “IQuAn” we demonstrated the fabrication of an ion trap with 3D structures in fused silica using our two-step process Selective Laser-induced Etching SLE.

Find out more about the IQuAn project and the SLE process and talk to our experts at LASER World of PHOTONICS (Hall A4.180) and at AKL´22 – International Laser Technology Congress.