Quantum logic control and precision measurements of molecular ions in a ring trap -- a new approach for testing fundamental symmetries

Abstract

We present a new platform facilitating quantum logic control of polar molecular ions in a segmented ring ion trap, paving the way for precision measurements. This approach focuses on achieving near-unity state preparation and detection, as well as long spin coherence. A distinctive aspect lies in separating state preparation and detection conducted in a static frame, from parity-selective spin-precession in a rotating frame. This method can be applied to a wide range of ion species and will be used to search for the electron's electric dipole moment and the nuclear magnetic quadrupole moment.