Multi-ion Mach-Zehnder interferometer with artificial nonlinear interactions
arXiv:1205.0602 · doi:10.1088/1674-1056/23/3/034205
Abstract
We show how to implement a Mach-Zehnder interferometry based upon a string of trapped ions with artificial nonlinear interactions. By adiabatically sweeping down/up the coupling strength between two involved internal states of the ions, we could achieve the beam splitting/recombination. Based on current techniques for manipulating trapped ions, we discuss the experimental feasibility of our scheme and analyze some undesired uncertainty under realistic experimental environment.
6 pages, 3 figures