The design of an experimental platform for hybridization of atomic and superconducting quantum systems

Abstract

Hybrid quantum systems have the potential of mitigating current challenges in developing a scalable quantum computer. Of particular interest is the hybridization between atomic and superconducting qubits. We demonstrate a novel experimental setup for transferring and trapping ultracold atoms inside a millikelvin cryogenic environment, where interactions between atomic and superconducting qubits can be established, paving the way for hybrid quantum systems. ${}^{87}\text{Rb}$ atoms are prepared in a conventional magneto-optical trap and transported via a magnetic conveyor belt into a UHV compatible dilution refrigerator with optical access. We store $5\times 10^8$ atoms with a lifetime of 794 seconds in the vicinity of the millikelvin stage.

7 pages, 10 figures

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