This course covers the topics of superposition, entanglement, and quantum information experiments using trapped ions. The learning outcomes include understanding the concepts of quantum superposition and entanglement, as well as exploring experiments with individual trapped ions. The course teaches skills such as isolating individual ions, cooling to the ground state of motion, and implementing quantum logic gates. The teaching method involves a lecture by Nobel Laureate Dr. David Wineland, focusing on quantum information experiments in the context of trapped ions. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in quantum physics, quantum information processing, and experimental physics.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Erwin Schrödinger's Cat (1935)
On to Hans Dehmelt's lab: trapped electrons/ions
Single electrons
precursor to measurement of
Isolating individual ions
Single Hg ion experiments at NIST 1981
On to quantized motion
Cooling to the ground state of motion
Single ions for (optical) clocks
Schrödinger's Cat?
Enter quantum information processing
Quantum logic gates?
quantum information examples
Taught by
APS Physics
