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Optical lattices with variable spacings generated by binary phase transmission gratings

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Optical accordion lattices are routinely used in quantum simulation and quantum computation experiments to tune optical lattice spacings. Here, we present a technique for creating tunable optical lattices using binary-phase transmission gratings. Lattices generated using this technique have high uniformity, contrast, lattice spacing tunability, and power efficiencies. These attributes are crucial for exploring collective quantum phenomena in highly ordered atomic arrays coupled to optical waveguides for quantum networking and quantum simulation. In this paper, we demonstrate adjustable-period lattices that are ideally suited for use with optical nanofibers.

Source: Optics Express

DOI: 10.1364/oe.544727

Authors: Hyok Sang Han, Ahreum Lee, Sarthak Subhankar, S. L. Rolston, Fredrik K. Fatemi

Institutions: National Institute of Standards and Technology, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, United States Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, United States Army

Language: English

Topic: Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,270

Funders: Joint Quantum Institute, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory