MEMS-based optical beam steering system for quantum information processing in two-dimensional atomic systems.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
To provide scalability to quantum information processors utilizing trapped atoms or ions as quantum bits (qubits), the capability to address multiple individual qubits in a large array is needed. Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) technology can be used to create a flexible and scalable optical system to direct the necessary laser beams to multiple qubit locations. We developed beam steering optics using controllable MEMS mirrors that enable one laser beam to address multiple qubit locations in a two-dimensional trap lattice. MEMS mirror settling times of approximately 10 micros were demonstrated, which allow for fast access time between qubits.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Knoernschild, C; Kim, C; Liu, B; Lu, FP; Kim, J
Published Date
- February 1, 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 33 / 3
Start / End Page
- 273 - 275
PubMed ID
- 18246152
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0146-9592
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1364/ol.33.000273
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States