Our group has built and is continuing to develop three complementary trapped-ion quantum processors at the University of Waterloo, including platforms created in close collaboration with other research groups at the University of Waterloo and external partners. Together, they span rapid prototyping of control methods, a flagship long-chain ytterbium ion (Yb+) system with mid-circuit capabilities, and a barium ion (Ba+) qubit/qudit platform emphasizing flexible individual-ion addressing in a high-performance surface trap. This portfolio supports research ranging from fundamental light–matter interaction and control to advanced quantum simulation experiments and scalable architectures.
Bloodstone
Bloodstone is our flagship long-chain Yb+ processor (32+ ions), designed for programmable single-qubit control with mid-circuit measurement and reset. It is engineered for robust, modular operation and integrates with a full-stack control system developed in collaboration with Open Quantum Design.
Beryl
Beryl is a programmable Ba+ qubit/qudit quantum simulator built in close collaboration with Prof. Crystal Senko’s group. It combines a high-performance Sandia surface trap with highly flexible individual-ion addressing to enable rich quantum simulation and control beyond qubits.
Amethyst
Amethyst is our first-generation Yb+ trapped-ion quantum simulator, built as a flexible testbench for developing and validating qubit control protocols. It enables rapid iteration on optical addressing, calibration, and control workflows that inform our larger-scale processor designs.