Numerical Simulations for improved laser cooling and optical trapping of CaF molecules

Laser cooling and optical trapping enables the long lifetimes necessary for high fidelity quantum control of CaF molecules. Various simulations have been done over the years, often predicting temperatures much lower than experimentally observed. Here, we investigate the effect of experimental imperfections on laser cooling through numerical simulations. Additionally, we present progress on CaF simulations improving the capture velocity of the CaF MOT using a chirped MOT and the higher scattering rate of the X-B transition. Finally, we will also present progress on identifying magic trapping conditions for blue detuned CaF tweezers to improve coherence times.