Microtraps and Microoptics
Experiments both with neutral atoms and charged ions have to be in principle scalable in order to be truly useful in the context of quantum computation and quantum information. Using microfabricated traps and microoptics might provide a means for doing so. Using these two techniques we are testing new ways of how to trap atoms and interface them with light.
Björn Hessmo's Cold Atom group is another group at CQT interested in microtraps and microoptics. In particular in the area of atom chips for neutral atoms we are pursuing research in close collaboration.