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Title: Single ion implantation for solid state quantum computer development

Conference ·
OSTI ID:791787

Several solid state quantum computer schemes are based on the manipulation of electron and nuclear spins of single donor atoms in a solid matrix. The fabrication of qubit arrays requires the placement of individual atoms with nanometer precision and high efficiency. In this article we describe first results from low dose, low energy implantations and our development of a low energy (<10 keV), single ion implantation scheme for {sup 31}P{sup q+} ions. When {sup 31}P{sup q+} ions impinge on a wafer surface, their potential energy (9.3 keV for P{sup 15+}) is released, and about 20 secondary electrons are emitted. The emission of multiple secondary electrons allows detection of each ion impact with 100% efficiency. The beam spot on target is controlled by beam focusing and collimation. Exactly one ion is implanted into a selected area avoiding a Poissonian distribution of implanted ions.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Director, Office of Science (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
791787
Report Number(s):
LBNL-48335; R&D Project: Z20042; TRN: US0200685
Resource Relation:
Conference: SPIE's International Symposium on Integrated Optoelectronic Devices (OE24), San Jose, CA (US), 01/21/2002--01/25/2002; Other Information: PBD: 18 Dec 2001
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English