Centennial Nobel
Ion Trap Experimental Educational Instrument
This instrument demonstrates a linear Paul trap by utilizing alternating electric fields to confine charged microparticles. Designed for tabletop operation in standard indoor environments, it enables a wide range of experiments including instrument alignment, solving Mathieu equations, particle trapping demonstrations, frequency-displacement relation analysis, and fitting particle radii to charge-to-mass ratios. Students not only gain insights into cutting-edge ion trap technologies and fundamental modern physics concepts, but also develop familiarity with quantum manipulation techniques. On a practical level, it provides comprehensive hands-on training in high-voltage circuits, oscillatory signal processing, oscilloscopes, and CMOS camera data acquisition and analysis. This system enriches university physics and modern physics laboratory courses, driving academic instruction toward advanced and frontier frontiers.

Experimental Content
01 Frequency-Displacement Relation Experiment
02 Fitting Particle Radius and Charge-to-Mass Ratio
03 Solving Mathieu Equations
04 Particle Trapping Demonstration Experiment

Experimental Content
01 Frequency-Displacement Relation Experiment
02 Fitting Particle Radius and Charge-to-Mass Ratio
03 Solving Mathieu Equations
04 Particle Trapping Demonstration Experiment

Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Signal Generation & Measurement Module | Oscilloscope: 100 MHz bandwidth, 500 MSa/s sampling rate, 2 channels |
| Signal Generator: Up to 10 MHz frequency, $\pm10\text{ V}$ output, touchscreen interface | |
| Electrical System |
Power Supply: 12V 3A Adapter |
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Input: 0–250 Hz, 0–20 V |
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Measurement: 0–250 Hz, 0–10 V |
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Output: AC 2000–3500 V |
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| Optical System | Cavity Dimensions: 180×60×50 mm³ (sealed & insulated) Quadrupole Paul Trap |
| Laser Wavelength: 520 nm Power: 0~10 mW Beam Waist: >5 mm |
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| Camera Resolution: 1280×1024 Fixed Focal Lens: F=16 mm |
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| Camera Travel Range: >200 mm Two-Axis Adjustment Mount: Pitch and yaw adjustable ±5° |
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| Base Stage: Pitch and level adjustable ±1° |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Signal Generation & Measurement Module | Oscilloscope: 100 MHz bandwidth, 500 MSa/s sampling rate, 2 channels |
| Signal Generator: Up to 10 MHz frequency, $\pm10\text{ V}$ output, touchscreen interface | |
| Electrical System |
Power Supply: 12V 3A Adapter |
|
Input: 0–250 Hz, 0–20 V |
|
|
Measurement: 0–250 Hz, 0–10 V |
|
|
Output: AC 2000–3500 V |
|
| Optical System | Cavity Dimensions: 180×60×50 mm³ (sealed & insulated) Quadrupole Paul Trap |
| Laser Wavelength: 520 nm Power: 0~10 mW Beam Waist: >5 mm |
|
| Camera Resolution: 1280×1024 Fixed Focal Lens: F=16 mm |
|
| Camera Travel Range: >200 mm Two-Axis Adjustment Mount: Pitch and yaw adjustable ±5° |
|
| Base Stage: Pitch and level adjustable ±1° |
Educational Scenarios
Educational Scenarios