Progress towards atom array programmable quantum circuits using nuclear spins

Neutral atom arrays with Rydberg-mediated interactions have become promising platforms for quantum science applications. Alkaline earth atom (AEA) arrays have expanded the neutral atom toolbox by offering new techniques for the control of Rydberg states and opportunities for metrology. However, most of the work with AEA arrays uses zero nuclear spin isotopes. This poster will present our analysis of the nuclear spin degree of freedom in Yb-171 (I=1/2) for Rydberg-based quantum circuits and remote entanglement generation. We then will discuss our experimental progress towards utilizing the nuclear spin for applications in quantum computation and networking.