Cold trapped molecular ions and hybrid platforms for ions and neutral particles

Abstract

We review recent progress in the field of cold trapped molecular ions. A new generation of collision and cold chemistry experiments between atoms and ions has emerged, where cold atoms and ions are brought into contact in a controlled way in novel hybrid atom-ion platforms. Furthermore, new possibilities for the preparation and detection of molecular quantum states with high sensitivity and precision have been demonstrated based on quantum-logic schemes. These advances represent important stepping stones for new directions in fundamental research and technological applications across various domains including precision measurements, quantum technologies and chemical dynamics.

review article, 10 pages, 6 figures

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