A dipolar quantum gas microscope

Magnetic quantum materials can be simulated with dipolar atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice. Such a system would enable quantum simulations of extended Bose- and Fermi-Hubbard physics that would be critical in furthering our understanding of high-temperature superconductivity and other magnetic quantum materials. By combining dipolar atoms with the single-site resolution of a quantum gas microscope, we aim to measure site-to-site correlations and the effect of interactions between next-nearest neighbours in a lattice. Our experimental design will populate an ultraviolet optical lattice with dipolar atoms, which requires the use of super-resolution techniques and precise magnetic field control for efficient readout of site populations. We present these necessary techniques and our experimental progress in constructing a dipolar quantum gas microscope.