Paul trap secular motion
= Paul trap secular motion
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{title2=$\omega_i\simeq(\Omega/2)\sqrt{a_i+q_i^2/2}$}
The slow part of a trapped trajectory in the small-parameter regime of a <Paul trap>. Its <angular frequency> is approximately set by the curvature of the <RF-averaged trapping potential>, including any static <electric potential> contribution. <Paul trap micromotion> is superposed on this slow motion.