Abstract
Publisher Summary This chapter reviews the recent progress made in the use of trapped ions for spectroscopy, quantum optics, and frequency standards. It is clear that techniques using trapped ions are complementary to other spectroscopic techniques, offering significant advantages under some circumstances, but not necessarily all. In particular, ion traps have made a significant impact in the areas of precision measurements of various sorts; the studies of isolated atomic systems; and the investigations of different aspects of quantum mechanics and quantum optics. They are beginning to be used with small amounts of rare isotopes, but the loading efficiency needs to be improved significantly to further their impact. The prospects are still high for their use in the next generation of frequency standards, particularly in the microwave region in the near future. Optical frequency standards may have to wait a little longer. However, new applications are emerging and ion traps will, therefore, continue to have a dramatic impact on spectroscopy and related areas of science.
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