Defect-Free 2D Arrays of Several Hundred $^{87}$Rb Atoms in Optical Tweezers

ORAL

Abstract

Neutral atoms trapped in optical tweezer arrays have become a compelling platform for quantum simulation and quantum information processing. Recent experiments from our group have demonstrated the entanglement of up to 20 atoms and the implementation of high-fidelity multi-qubit gates via Rydberg excitations in defect-free 1D arrays of $^{87}$Rb. Recently, we have expanded our experimental capabilities to be able to produce large, defect-free arrays of several hundred atoms in programmable 2D geometries. I will describe our latest experiments with these 2D arrays of atoms, and discuss the possibilities for quantum simulation and quantum computation with this platform.

*Financial support from CUA, NSF, Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship, DOE, ONR, NDSEG, MPHQ, and Hertz Foundation

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Authors

  • Tout Wang

    • Harvard University and Gordon College

  • Harry Levine

    • Harvard University

  • Alexander Keesling

    • Harvard University

  • Giulia Semeghini

    • Harvard University

  • Ahmed Omran

    • Harvard University

  • Sepehr Ebadi

    • Harvard University

  • Dolev Bluvstein

    • Harvard University

  • Markus Greiner

    • Harvard University

  • Vladan Vuletic

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
    • MIT

  • Mikhail Lukin

    • Harvard University