Diagram of the NIST ion trap that incorporates an optical fibre to collect light emitted by the ions. Individual electrodes used to trap an ion 30– 50 µm above the surface are shown in different colours surrounding a 50 µm-wide hole where light is collected and deposited in a fibre attached below. Image credit: A VanDevender/NIST |
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