Robust quantum control of $^{171}$Yb$^+$ qubits in a surface-trap with integrated microwave elements

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Abstract

We present a microfabricated surface-electrode ion trap with a pair of on-chip microwave waveguides for coherent operations on hyperfine $^{171}$Yb$^+$ qubits. Our design uses common silicon-on-aluminum microfabrication techniques compatible with integration in other surface-trap designs. We demonstrate sub-microsecond $\pi$-times, microwave polarization control, and coherence lifetimes exceeding $T_2 > 0.1$ s. We also demonstrate coherent transport of qubits over a 1.8 mm distance. Further, we utilize compensating composite pulses which reduce sensitivity to field variations to produce extremely uniform gates over a 0.9 mm qubit manipulation region.

Authors

  • J. True Merrill

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • Christopher M. Shappert

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • Kenton R. Brown

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • Curtis Volin

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • Harley Hayden

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • C.-S. Pai

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA
  • Alexa W. Harter

    • Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA