A Nanoscale Interface between Atoms and Photons

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Abstract

The realization of strong atom-photon interactions is a central theme in quantum optics and an essential prerequisite for future quantum applications. We achieve such interactions using a hybrid system of neutral atoms and optical photons coupled via a nanoscale photonic crystal waveguide cavity. Here, we demonstrate strong coupling between the cavity and two individual atoms trapped in optical tweezers. Our experimental effort aims at creating entangled states between two atoms using interactions mediated by cavity photons--a cornerstone for building scalable quantum gates.

Authors

  • Polnop Samutpraphoot

    • Harvard University

  • Tamara Dordevic

    • Harvard University

  • Paloma Ocola

    • Harvard University

  • Hannes Bernien

    • Harvard University

  • Alexander Zibrov

    • Harvard University

  • Vladan Vuletic

    • MIT

  • Mikhail Lukin

    • Harvard University