DYNAMICAL OPTICAL LATTICES OF DYSPROSIUM
Abstract
In this project, we will combine two of our unique experimental platforms for the purpose of creating nontrivial quantum many-body systems through their strong and dynamical interaction with light. Together, this new dysprosium-based multimode cavity QED apparatus will serve as an active quantum gas microscope. Dysprosium, the most magnetic element, will allow us to exploit this element s fermionic, as well as bosonic isotopes, large spin & dipole moment, and exotic level structure. The new cavity ``science chamber" is now being installed. The multimode nature of the cavity allows us to create dynamical optical lattices and strong, tunable-range interactions. The system will enable us to explore vibrating supersolids and supersmectics, exotic density waves, and dynamical gauge fields in dynamical optical lattices of the most magnetic atom, dysprosium. Eventually, this can lead to a new route toward paired superfluids that emulate exotic superconductors. In summary, Dy in dynamical optical lattices created by confocal cavity QED will render emulations of quantum many-body physics more faithful to solid-state settings. More importantly, it will allow us to go far beyond that which is possible in those traditional settings---we will be able discover brand-new ways in which quantum particles can organize into collective states of matter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 2023
- Source ID
- FA95502210366
Entities
People
- Benjamin Lev
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Stanford University
- United States Air Force