Award Date
May 2024
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Physics and Astronomy
First Committee Member
Yan Zhou
Second Committee Member
David Shelton
Third Committee Member
Zhaohuan Zhu
Fourth Committee Member
Balakrishnan Naduvalath
Number of Pages
95
Abstract
In this thesis I apply the numeric method, the Method of Fundamental Solutions (MFS), to solve for the fields create by ion traps in various configurations, such as quadrupole ion traps, linear ion traps, toroidal ion traps, and toroidal surface ion traps. The traps are then designed to maximize desired qualities such as minimization of their anharmonicity, and their ability to shuttle ions. A particular focus will be on the toroidal surface ion trap, as well as its ability to shuttle ions. This trap is planned for future experiments involving measurement of the electron Electric Dipole Moment.
Keywords
Ion Trap; Method of Fundamental Solutions
Disciplines
Physics
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
Repository Citation
Taylor, Trevor, "Simulation and Design of Ion Traps using the Method of Fundamental Solutions" (2024). UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones. 5091.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/thesesdissertations/5091
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