Talk:Trapped-ion quantum computer

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I've got a diagram of a linear ion trap that could be used to illustrate the (most common) set-up for quantum computing with ions. If approved, I will include it in the article - possibly after making it a bit less colorful, as it was initially made for a poster. I will also obviously reduce the size.Tomatoman 19:54, 6 January 2006 (UTC)



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Page title
I think the title of this page should be "Trapped ion quantum computer", not "Trapped ion quantum computers." I will make this move unless someone objects. Dar-Ape 02:51, 19 October 2006 (UTC)
 * I have made the move. Dar-Ape 00:08, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Animation
Just a suggestion for someone skilled enough (I'm not that skilled at animation), but a demonstration of the saddle potential would be awesome. ^^ I've seen a mechanical model (using a ball bearing and a saddle-shaped table powered by a motor) which made how it much easier to visualize how this particular type of quantum computer works. Also, is radio frequency the most effective frequency for 'trapping' the ion? And should the effect of varying the oscillating frequency and the charge of the electric fields be mentioned? 76.104.152.128 (talk) 01:48, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

The used oscillating fields are from MHz to tens of MHz, they are usually in the right ballpark. If you start to get to the different frequencies and field strengths, then you might as well bring in all the theory. Should be useful, it almost "ancient" technology now, but maybe on another page and refer there. Will try to make such an animation, it really does help visualizing what actually happens. Imrehg (talk) 13:46, 9 September 2008 (UTC)

I have an animation that illustrates the spinning saddle concept well. I will upload it as soon as my account is autoconfirmed. Anaqreon (talk) 20:19, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Combination and Linking
Does anyone else think this ought to be merged or at least linked to and discussed in the same pages as quantum computing and quantum cryptography? I had to do frikkin research to find this page to figure out how you might get a qubit in the real world. A layperson less well read than myself (and I've studied these subjects casually for several years) would never be able to understand how you might process information by superpositions. It's ridiculously hard to find this information in the other 'practical uses of quantum mechanics.' Perhaps that right there ought to be a new page, 'Practical Use of...'. JJ (talk) 20:55, 2 March 2009 (UTC)

Ion Trap
I would like to add a section that specifically describes the way that the ions are trapped. I would include a diagram and brief discussion of the formula. Gwen Leifer (talk) 14:12, 24 October 2018 (UTC)
 * Great. But have you considered to enhance the article Ion trap instead? Depending on what and how much you plan to write, maybe it fits better there. The section on the Paul trap is rather short. --Qcomp (talk) 15:33, 24 October 2018 (UTC)