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Over the past years optical traps for ions have undergone a development from first conceptual realizations of single ion traps in proof-of-principle experiments to a point where they can be used as a novel platform featuring a number of unique properties including complete isolation from radiofrequency fields, nanoscale potentials, and state-selectivity. This chapter’s focus is on discussing how these advantageous features can be used, e.g. for novel experiments investigating the properties of higher dimensional Coulomb crystals in optical standing wave potentials or for sensing external fields.
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Karpa, L. (2019). Summary and Outlook. In: Trapping Single Ions and Coulomb Crystals with Light Fields. SpringerBriefs in Physics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-27716-1_5
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