Ion trap and quantum computer system
The ion trap uses a pair of planar permanent magnets to create a magnetic field gradient, addressing the challenge of space-saving ion confinement and enhancing the precision of quantum calculations.
WO2025068456A1 Publication Date: 2025-04-03ELEQTRON GMBH
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/EP2024/077208
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-09-28
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing ion traps are not effectively space-saving while efficiently confining and modifying ions for quantum calculations.
Method used
The ion trap employs a configuration with a pair of planar permanent magnets spaced apart laterally to create a magnetic field gradient along the trapping axis, optimizing ion confinement and modification.
Benefits of technology
This configuration allows for unique resonance frequencies of each ion due to the magnetic field gradient, enhancing the precision and efficiency of ion confinement and quantum calculations.
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Abstract
An ion trap (1) is provided, comprising - a first permanent magnet (2), and - a second permanent magnet (3) spaced apart from the first permanent magnet (2) in lateral directions, wherein - a thickness (4) of the first permanent magnet (2) and a thickness (4) of the second permanent magnet (3) are equal to one another, - the first permanent magnet (2) and the second permanent magnet (3) are configured to establish a gradient of magnitudes of a magnetic field along a trapping axis (5), - the trapping axis (5) is located in vertical direction above the first permanent magnet (2) and the second permanent magnet (3), and - the first permanent magnet (2) and the second permanent magnet (3) each have a main extension direction in lateral directions perpendicular to the trapping axis (5). Further, a quantum computer system (11) is provided.
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