Abstract

A novel approach to optics integration in ion traps is demonstrated based on a surface electrode ion trap that is microfabricated on top of a dielectric mirror. Additional optical losses due to fabrication are found to be as low as $80\mathrm{ppm}$ for light at $422\mathrm{nm}$. The integrated mirror is used to demonstrate light collection from, and imaging of, a single ${{}^{88}\mathrm{Sr}}^{+}$ ion trapped $169\pm 4\mathrm{\mu m}$ above the mirror.

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