2/2026/INCARICO DI RICERCA - Precision spectroscopy of trapped ions with ultra-narrow lasers

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

02/PHYS-03 - Experimental Physics Of Matter And Applications

Description

The project consists of two integrated activities. The first focuses on the development and optimization of narrow-linewidth laser sources based on Extended Cavity Diode Lasers (ECDLs), starting from a proprietary design. The work includes modifying existing sources and developing emission in the visible/blue range (e.g., 455 nm), relevant for Ba⁺ ion spectroscopy, with particular attention to frequency stability and linewidth reduction. The second part involves using these sources in precision spectroscopy experiments on a few trapped Ba⁺ ions, in order to characterize both laser performance and the electrical properties of the trap, including heating rate measurements, with the goal of supporting the development and validation of new chip-based ion traps.

Compensation

32,000 Euro

Job posting website

https://www.inrim.it/it/bandi-di-concorso/incarichi-di-ricerca

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica

How to apply

Other

Selection process