The Ion Trap (IMAGE) University of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute Caption This image shows the ion trap used in the experiment. Electrical potential are applied through thin gold wires on a chip and used to trap ions in a narrow slot. Credit (Credit NIST) Usage Restrictions (Credit NIST) License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.