Thompson, Jeffrey DouglasTiecke, Tobiasde Leon, Nathalie PulmonesFeist, J.Akimov, AlexeyGullans, Michael JohnZibrov, AlexanderVuletic, V.Lukin, Mikhail2017-08-072013Thompson, J. D., T. G. Tiecke, N. P. de Leon, J. Feist, A. V. Akimov, M. Gullans, A. S. Zibrov, V. Vuletic, and M. D. Lukin. 2013. “Coupling a Single Trapped Atom to a Nanoscale Optical Cavity.” Science 340 (6137) (April 25): 1202–1205. doi:10.1126/science.1237125.0036-8075http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:33717991Hybrid quantum devices, in which dissimilar quantum systems are combined in order to attain qualities not available with either system alone, may enable far-reaching control in quantum measurement, sensing, and information processing. A paradigmatic example is trapped ultracold atoms, which offer excellent quantum coherent properties, coupled to nanoscale solid-state systems, which allow for strong interactions. We demonstrate a deterministic interface between a single trapped rubidium atom and a nanoscale photonic crystal cavity. Precise control over the atom's position allows us to probe the cavity near-field with a resolution below the diffraction limit and to observe large atom-photon coupling. This approach may enable the realization of integrated, strongly coupled quantum nano-optical circuits.en-USJournal Article10.1126/science.1237125