Twisted Ions – A novel tool for quantum science

Informacje na temat projektu

TWISTION

Identyfikator umowy o grant: 101042368

DOI

10.3030/101042368

Data podpisania przez KE 7 Lutego 2022

Data rozpoczęcia 1 Września 2022

Data zakończenia 31 Sierpnia 2027

Finansowanie w ramach

• European Research Council (ERC)

Koszt całkowity

€ 1 499 905,00

Wkład UE

€ 1 499 905,00

Koordynowany przez

TAMPEREEN KORKEAKOULUSAATIO SR
Finland

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - TWISTION (Twisted Ions – A novel tool for quantum science)

Okres sprawozdawczy: 2022-09-01 do 2025-02-28

Podsumowanie kontekstu i ogólnych celów projektu

The project TWISTION aims at generating the first beam of twisted ions, i.e. a freely propagating coherent beam of charged atoms with a twisted phase front. As such, it explores the fundamental wave-particle duality of quantum physics through realizing a charged matter wave with a transverse structure. TWISTION will study in theory as well as experiment novel features of twisted ions which result form the azimuthally varying phase front and its ascribed orbital angular momentum. It aims at delivering a platform that is exclusively built for the investigation of structured matter waves, whose setup can be fully adjusted to any task-specific requirement for both, electrons and ions. As such, it will redefine the state-of-the-art of structured matter waves which are at the interface between optics and atom physics.

Prace wykonane od początku projektu do końca okresu sprawozdawczego oraz najważniejsze dotychczasowe rezultaty

During the initial phase of TWISTION the entirely new experimental setup was designed, built, and tested resulting the establishment of an ultra-high vacuum setup which is ready to explore charged matter waves consisting of electrons and ions. The design enables an inspection of the beam’s shape at two locations, the flexible steering of the beam using electrostatic fields, as well as the shaping of the beam throughout the entire beam line. Additionally, a device to shape the charged mater wave was conceived which will allow a dynamic modulation of the beam with minimal disturbance.

Innowacyjność oraz oczekiwany potencjalny wpływ (w tym dotychczasowe znaczenie społeczno-gospodarcze i szersze implikacje społeczne projektu)

Benefiting from a dedicated setup for matter waves which is equipped with the latest technologies for charged particles, TWISTION will set the stage for a novel branch in matter wave research branching into atom physics as well as quantum optics. With the first demonstration of structured ionic matter wave, the project will provide a novel tool to study fundamental effects based on the wave-particle duality of quantum science.

Sketch of an ionic matter wave which obtains a twisted phase front after a modulation.