Design and Fabrication of Metal-Shielded Fiber-Cavity Mirrors for Ion-Trap Systems

The study proposes a photolithography and electroplating method to deposit a metal shield on fiber-cavity mirrors, maximizing shielding while preserving optical transmission. This technique significantly suppresses dielectric-induced heating and surface charging, enabling stable trapped-ion operation within fiber Fabry–Pérot cavities.

Paper link: Quantum Science and Technology 11, 015045 (2026)