How to Make an Ion Trap

November 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Abstract

Among the principal challenge facing scalability in ion trap quantum computers is the full integration of optics, digital electronics, and through-wafer vias into the trap chip. I will discuss Oxford Ionics’ strategy for developing ion trap quantum computers with 100s-1000s of ions, then describe some of the methodologies for designing large-scale ion trap electrode structures and waveforms.

Speaker Bio

Curtis Volin

Dr. Curtis Volin is Principal Ion Trap Designer with Oxford Ionics. Prior to joining Oxford Ionics in 2024, he co-founded the Quantum Systems Group at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in 2005 and was Chief Scientist for Ion Trap Design at Quantinuum. He holds a B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell and a Ph.D. in Optical Sciences from The University of Arizona. He specializes in design and modeling of ion traps and ion trapping waveforms as well as planning and implementation of optics in experimental quantum systems.

Details

Date:: November 15
Time:: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Series:: Triangle Quantum Computing Seminar Series Talk

Organizer

: Duke Quantum Center
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Venue

: Virtual