Structural Transitions and Melting of Two-Dimensional Ion Crystals in RF Traps
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| author | Pashinsky, Boris V. Kato, Alexander Blinov, Boris B. |
| author_facet | Pashinsky, Boris V. Kato, Alexander Blinov, Boris B. |
| contents | We investigate the structural properties and melting behavior of two-dimensional ion crystals in an RF trap, focusing on the effects of ion temperature and trap potential symmetry. We identify distinct crystal structures that form under varying trapping conditions and temperatures through experimental observations and theoretical analyses. As the temperature increases or the trap potential becomes more symmetric, we observe a transition from a lattice arrangement to elongated ring-like formations aligned along the trap axes. Our experimental and theoretical efforts enhance our understanding of phase transitions in low-dimensional, confined systems, offering insights into the controlled formation of quantum crystals for applications in quantum simulations and many-body physics. |
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| spellingShingle | Structural Transitions and Melting of Two-Dimensional Ion Crystals in RF Traps Pashinsky, Boris V. Kato, Alexander Blinov, Boris B. Atomic Physics 82D10 We investigate the structural properties and melting behavior of two-dimensional ion crystals in an RF trap, focusing on the effects of ion temperature and trap potential symmetry. We identify distinct crystal structures that form under varying trapping conditions and temperatures through experimental observations and theoretical analyses. As the temperature increases or the trap potential becomes more symmetric, we observe a transition from a lattice arrangement to elongated ring-like formations aligned along the trap axes. Our experimental and theoretical efforts enhance our understanding of phase transitions in low-dimensional, confined systems, offering insights into the controlled formation of quantum crystals for applications in quantum simulations and many-body physics. |
| title | Structural Transitions and Melting of Two-Dimensional Ion Crystals in RF Traps |
| topic | Atomic Physics 82D10 |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.02109 |