Lattice Gauge Theories and String Dynamics in Rydberg Atom Quantum Simulators
Federica M. Surace, Paolo P. Mazza, Giuliano Giudici, Alessio Lerose, Andrea Gambassi, Marcello Dalmonte
Abstract
Recent experiments with excited cold-atom gases emulate a gauge theory that describes 1D quantum electrodynamics, insight that could help with the development of tabletop experiments for probing extreme states of matter.
Topics & Concepts
PhysicsExcited stateRydberg atomQuantumRydberg formulaQuantum simulatorQuantum mechanicsString (physics)Gauge (firearms)Lattice gauge theoryGauge theoryQuantum dynamicsLattice (music)Theoretical physicsQuantum entanglementAtom (system on chip)Dynamics (music)Quantum technologyStatistical physicsQuantum electrodynamicsUltracold atomOpen quantum systemQuantum fluctuationLattice field theoryCold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein CondensatesQuantum many-body systemsQuantum chaos and dynamical systems