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Hyperfine-resolved laser excitation and detection of nuclear isomer in trapped $^{229}$Th$^{3+}$ ions

URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2604.27614v1
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:06:04 GMT
Title: Hyperfine-resolved laser excitation and detection of nuclear isomer in trapped $^{229}$Th$^{3+}$ ions
Abstract summary: We present a theoretical investigation of excitation and detection of the low-energy isomeric state of $229$Th in trapped $229mathrmTh3+$ ions.<n>We propose two nuclear-state detection schemes based on three hyperfine-resolved electronic fluorescence channels at 690, 984, and 1088 nm.
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Abstract: We present a comprehensive theoretical investigation of hyperfine-resolved excitation and detection of the low-energy isomeric state of $^{229}$Th in trapped $^{229}\mathrm{Th}^{3+}$ ions. Using a quantum master equation approach, we analyze the dependence of the isomeric population on laser linewidth, detuning, and irradiation time, showing that their proper matching is essential for efficient excitation. We further propose two nuclear-state detection schemes based on three hyperfine-resolved electronic fluorescence channels at 690, 984, and 1088 nm. Our analysis shows that the 690-nm and 984-nm scheme yields detectable photon rates on the order of $10^4~\mathrm{s}^{-1}$ per ion for each wavelength, whereas the 1088-nm scheme achieves a higher rate on the order of $10^5~\mathrm{s}^{-1}$ per ion. By quantifying the trade-off between irradiation time and scan-step size, we show that the nuclear transition can be located within one month for a 100-MHz uncertainty using currently available vacuum-ultraviolet laser technology. These results provide practical guidance for trapped-ion $^{229}\mathrm{Th}$ spectroscopy and the development of nuclear clocks.

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