Over the last decade, there has been an explosion of activity in quantum information (QI) and quantum entanglement. Arguably, Shor's period finding algorithm for factoring large numbers stimulated most of the interest; however experimentally, this remains a distant goal. Nearer-term goals include practical quantum communication and quantum simulation. Another near-term application is to apply simple QI concepts to metrology. A few examples where entanglement can lead to improved detection sensitivity and precision in spectroscopy of ions are discussed. We also consider extending some of the trapped ion methods to other quantum systems.

Supported by IARPA, ONR, and NIST

 

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Adil Hassam
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Arthur LaPorta
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