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ArticleApplied physics. B, Lasers and optics2025

A comparison of calcium sources for ion-trap loading via laser ablation.

Daisy R H Smith, Silpa Muralidharan, Roland Hablützel, Georgina Croft, Klara Theophilo, Alexander Owens, Yashna N D Lekhai, Scott J Thomas, Cameron Deans

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Article in Applied physics. B, Lasers and optics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Daisy R H SmithNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Silpa MuralidharanNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Roland HablützelNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Georgina CroftNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Klara TheophiloNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Alexander OwensNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Yashna N D LekhaiNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Scott J ThomasNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.
Cameron DeansNational Quantum Computing Centre, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QX UK.

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Abstract

Trapped-ion technology is a leading approach for scalable quantum computing. A key element of ion trapping is reliable loading of atomic sources into the trap. While thermal atomic ovens have traditionally been used for this purpose, laser ablation has emerged as a viable alternative in recent years, offering the advantages of faster and more localized loading with lower heat dissipation. Calcium is a well-established ion for qubit applications. Here we examine a range of calcium sources for ablation and provide a comprehensive analysis of each. We consider factors such as ease of use, temperature and yield of the ablation plume, and the lifetime of ablation spots. For each target, we estimate the number of trappable atoms per ablation pulse for a typical surface and 3D ion trap.

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PMCPMC12279569

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