Quantum electrodynamics of heavy ions and atoms: current status and prospects

В. М. Шабаев

Charles A. Sackett

The current state of quantum information experiments using trapped ions is summarized. A brief review of the physics of ion traps is provided along with an explanation of methods used to realize quantum logic operations. Some recent applications of these operations are discussed, along with prospects for further development.

Stanley J. Brodsky

Lute Maleki

Constantin Meis

Matthew Dietrich, A. Avril, R. Bowler +6 more

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