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Abstract
Single atom imaging requires discrimination of weak photon count events above background and has typically been performed using either EMCCD cameras, photomultiplier tubes or single photon counting modules. sCMOS provides a cost effective and highly scalable alternative to other single atom imaging technologies, offering fast readout and larger sensor dimensions. We demonstrate the first single atom resolved imaging of two site-addressable single atom traps separated by 10 μm using an sCMOS camera, offering a competitive signal-to-noise ratio at intermediate count rates to allow high fidelity readout discrimination (error < 10−6) and sub-μm spatial resolution for applications in quantum technologies.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 164102 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Oct 2017 |
Keywords
- single atom imaging
- single photon counting modules
- single atom traps
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A Hybrid Atom-Photon-Superconductor Quantum Interface
Pritchard, J. (Fellow)
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/07/15 → 30/06/20
Project: Research Fellowship
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Pritchard, J. (Creator), Picken, C. J. (Creator) & LEGAIE, R. (Creator), University of Strathclyde, 11 Sept 2017
DOI: 10.15129/34f8d6d7-13a1-4e7a-b9df-45ece200d9d6
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Quantum Technology Fellowship
Pritchard, J. (Recipient), 9 Jun 2015
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively