Superconducting Microsphere Magnetically Levitated in an Anharmonic Potential with Integrated Magnetic Readout
Martí Gutierrez Latorre, Gerard Higgins, Achintya Paradkar, Thilo Bauch, Witlef Wieczorek
Abstract
The authors present a platform for quantum experiments on levitated particles with masses ranging from nanograms to micrograms. They exploit the Meissner effect to magnetically levitate superconducting microparticles on a chip, in vacuum at ultralow temperatures. Integrated magnetic readout enables coupling to superconducting quantum circuits. This platform allows for precise measurements of force and acceleration, with potential applications in sensing, including the search for dark matter.
Topics & Concepts
MicrosphereSuperconductivityAnharmonicityMaterials scienceCondensed matter physicsPhysicsEngineeringChemical engineeringMechanical and Optical ResonatorsAcoustic Wave Resonator TechnologiesForce Microscopy Techniques and Applications