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Quantum Physics

Conference

2011

Atoms; Rubidium; Quantum computers

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“Magic” Trapping Of Rydberg States For Quantum Information, Muir Morrison, Andrei Derevianko Apr 2011

“Magic” Trapping Of Rydberg States For Quantum Information, Muir Morrison, Andrei Derevianko

Festival of Communities: UG Symposium (Posters)

Recent experiments using neutral atoms to manipulate quantum information show promise for constructing a large-scale, practical quantum computer. Achieving such a quantum computer will require less destructive optical traps for the atoms. Using theoretical and computational tools, we consider the feasibility of one possible “magic” trap for rubidium. Preliminary results suggest such trapping may be possible, but more accurate calculations are necessary to reach definitive conclusion.