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Revolutionary Lens Boosts Atom Manipulation Speed and Efficiency

10/17/2025

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University of California, Berkeley researchers developed a three-dimensional acousto-optic deflector lens (3D-AODL) to enhance neutral atom manipulation.
The device mitigates acoustic lensing, enabling unrestricted three-dimensional motion.
Motion exceeds 4.2 meters per second, improving atom survival and reducing motional heating.
The technology could accelerate clock rates, enhance sorting, and enable large-scale qubit arrays.

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University of California, Berkeley researchers developed a three-dimensional acousto-optic deflector lens (3D-AODL) to enhance neutral atom manipulation.
The device mitigates acoustic lensing, enabling unrestricted three-dimensional motion.
Motion exceeds 4.2 meters per second, improving atom survival and reducing motional heating.
The technology could accelerate clock rates, enhance sorting, and enable large-scale qubit arrays.