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Atom chips for quantum information research

J Schmiedmeyer, R. Folman, Tommaso Calarco

Published Jan 1, 2001• 0 citations
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Abstract

Neutral-atom manipulation using integrated micro-devices is a new promising experimental approach to QIPC. It combines the best of two worlds: The ability to use cold atoms-a well controllable quantum system, and the immense technological capabilities of nano fabrication and microelectronics to manipulate the atoms. We have experimentally realised such traps guides and beam splitters for neutral atoms on a micro-fabricated Atom Chip, and reached the basic trapping requirements set up by QIPC proposals.

DOI
10.1364/icqi.2001.fqipb2

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