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A radiofrequency voltage-controlled current source for quantum spin manipulation

Instrumentation and Detectors 2020-11-17 v3 Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Applied Physics Atomic Physics Chemical Physics Quantum Physics

Abstract

We present a design for a wide-bandwidth, voltage-controlled current source that is easily integrated with radiofrequency magnetic field coils. Our design uses current feedback to compensate for the frequency-dependent impedance of a radiofrequency antenna. We are able to deliver peak currents greater than 100 mA over a 300 kHz to 54 MHz frequency span. The radiofrequency current source fits onto a printed circuit board smaller than 4 cm24~\text{cm}^2 and consumes less than 1.3 W of power. It is suitable for use in deployable quantum sensors and nuclear-magnetic-resonance systems.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2004.10538,
  title  = {A radiofrequency voltage-controlled current source for quantum spin manipulation},
  author = {D. S. Barker and A. Restelli and J. A. Fedchak and J. Scherschligt and S. Eckel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2004.10538},
  year   = {2020}
}

Comments

8 pages, 3 figures, accepted version

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