An Accessible Planar Charged Particle Trap for Experiential Learning in Quantum Technologies

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2410.08301v3
• Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:10:19 GMT
• Title: An Accessible Planar Charged Particle Trap for Experiential Learning in Quantum Technologies
• Authors: Robert E. Thomas, Cole E. Wolfram, Noah B. Warren, Isaac J. Fouch, Boris B. Blinov, Maxwell F. Parsons,
• Abstract summary: We describe an inexpensive and accessible instructional setup that explores particle trapping with a planar linear ion trap.<n>Students control trap voltages and can compare properties of particle motion with an analytic model of the trap using a computer vision program for particle tracking.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: We describe an inexpensive and accessible instructional setup that explores particle trapping with a planar linear ion trap. The planar trap is constructed using standard printed circuit board manufacturing and is designed to trap macroscopic charged particles in air. Trapping, shuttling, and splitting are demonstrated to students using these particles, which are visible to the naked eye. Students control trap voltages and can compare properties of particle motion with an analytic model of the trap using a computer vision program for particle tracking. Learning outcomes include understanding the design considerations for planar AC traps, mechanisms underpinning particle ejection, the physics of micromotion, and methods of data analysis using standard computer vision libraries.

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