Ion Quantum Optics @ Denison University

Laser cooling

Red and blue lasers for cooling trapped ions to near absolute zero.

Lasers for cooling trapped ions.

A linear crystal of 17 laser cooled and trapped barium ions.

Trapped barium ions.

Electronics designed and built in-lab control and monitor the experiment.

Electronics designed and built in-lab.

3D CAD software is used to design mechanical components, including many of the lasers in the lab.

Mechanical design with 3D CAD.

Excellent isolation is provided by an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chamber.

Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) for isolation.