Wheel traps are advanced 3D ion confinement systems used in cutting-edge quantum technologies (QT). Their radial architecture, where electrodes are arranged in a wheel-like pattern, allows precise trapping of ions in vacuum environments. This makes them ideal for applications in quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum metrology.
Why Wheel Traps Matter
Unlike linear or surface traps, wheel traps offer:
These features support the scalability and precision needed in quantum information processing (QIP).
Microfabrication with Ultrafast Laser Structuring
At FEMTOPRINT, wheel traps are manufactured via ultrafast laser micromachining (ULM) in fused silica (SiO₂). This monolithic fabrication ensures:
Glass Advantage for Quantum Platforms
Using optical-grade glass like fused silica ensures:
Future Integration and Photonic Hybridization
Next-gen quantum systems will require modular ion trap arrays, interconnected by:
Wheel traps are a key enabler of scalable and reliable quantum hardware.
Thanks to high-precision glass microfabrication, platforms like those from FEMTOPRINT are setting new standards for the future of quantum-enabled devices (QED).
Optimized for advanced optical atomic clocks, quantum sensors, and quantum cryptography, wheel traps require extreme manufacturing precision. FEMTOPRINT’s capabilities ensure accurate geometries, optical pathways to reduce uncertainties in experimental setups.
Contact us today to integrate high-performance wheel traps into your quantum experiments!