Zoom link: https://unipd.zoom.us/j/367589168
Abstract:
The strong interaction of Rydberg atoms and the ability to arrange them in arbitrary lattices have established Rydberg atoms as a promising platform for quantum simulations. The talk provides an overview of the Rydberg platform, how the Rydberg interaction can be tuned, and which types of Hamiltonians are most straightforward to realize. As examples, I present the experimental realization of a symmetry-protected topological phase of interacting bosons with Rydberg atoms and steps towards realizing a bosonic fractional Chern insulator. Comparisons between experimental results and numerical modeling show the quantum simulations' accuracy and reveal how further improvements could be achieved.
Simone Notarnicola
