Quantum information processing systems
AssigneeIonQ, Inc.
InventorJoachim Welte
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Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure relate generally to systems and methods for use in the implementation and/or operation of quantum information processing (QIP) systems, and more particularly, to implementation of beam shaping structures to the QIP systems. Beam shaping structures can include a first prism, a mirror, and second prism arranged at distance from one another and configured to receive and reflect a laser beam to shape the beam upon exit from the structure. Such beam shaping structures provide flexibility to the QIP system by permitting easy exchange of optical elements in order to achieve different laser beam spot aspect ratios.
Claims20
A quantum information processing (QIP) system comprising:
- an ion trap configured to confine one or more ions;
- an optical source configured to generate a laser beam that is applied to the one or more ions;
- and
- a beam shaping structure that includes:
- a housing,
- a first prism arranged in the housing to receive the laser beam,
- a mirror arranged in the housing to reflect the laser beam after the laser beam passes through the first prism, and
- a second prism arranged in the housing to receive the laser beam after the laser beam reflects off the mirror,
- wherein the first prism, the mirror, and the second prism are arranged at angles relative to one another that are configured to reshape the laser beam.
A quantum information processing (QIP) system comprising:
- an ion trap configured to confine one or more ions;
- an optical source configured to generate a laser beam that is applied to the one or more ions;
- and
- a beam shaping structure, the beam shaping structure including,
- a housing, and
- a first prism and a second prism arranged in the housing and configured to receive the laser beam,
- wherein the first prism and the second prism are arranged at angles relative to one another and configured to reshape the laser beam.
A quantum information processing (QIP) system comprising:
- an ion trap configured to confine one or more ions;
- an optical source configured to generate a laser beam that is applied to the one or more ions;
- and
- a beam shaping structure including:
- a housing,
- a first optical element arranged in the housing and having a plurality of surfaces to receive the laser beam,
- a mirror arranged in the housing and configured to reflect the laser beam after the laser beam passes through the first optical element, and
- a second optical element arranged in the housing and having a plurality of surfaces configured to receive the laser beam after the laser beam reflects off the mirror,
- wherein the first optical element, the mirror, and the second optical element are arranged at angles relative to one another and configured to reshape the laser beam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.