This paper presents an ultra high vacuum system for ion trap experiments which provides a
pressure down to order of 10-12 torr. In order to host ion traps and trap chip carriers, the
system includes a custom mounting bracket having above 90 electrical connections.
Versatile optical access for many types of traps including those traps which require laser
access via a through hole as well as for those traps which require laser beams parallel to the
surface of the trap is ensured via nine viewports in the system. The chip carriers can be …