Speaker
Mr
Moritz Weegen
(University of Basel)
Description
Ultracold ions in linear radiofrequency traps are well-established and highly controllable quantum systems with a variety of applications in the quantum sciences. The combination with a charged nanomechanical oscillator may offer novel ways for state preparation and readout by coupling both systems within a single quantum device.
Here we demonstrate the transfer of energy from a mechanically driven oscillator to the motion of trapped ions in a classical regime. This is obtained by coupling one of the oscillator mechanical modes to the ion motion of matching frequency. We further characterise the interaction by varying different defining parameters such as the mechanical drive amplitude and the effective charge on the oscillator.
Author
Mr
Moritz Weegen
(University of Basel)
Co-authors
Prof.
Martino Poggio
(University of Basel)
Dr
Panagiotis Fountas
Prof.
Stefan Willitsch
(University of Basel)
