Quantum Simulation - Engineering and Understanding Quantum Systems Atom by Atom

Watch a 52-minute colloquium talk from the Centre for Quantum Technologies where Dr. Monika Aidelsburger from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics discusses how quantum simulators can overcome the computational limitations of classical algorithms in studying quantum many-body systems. Explore the use of neutral atoms confined in optical arrays using laser beams to create well-controlled quantum systems for experimental study. Learn about current experiments generating arrays of thousands of particles while maintaining single-atom control, and discover how these systems enable research into topological phases of matter and fundamental questions about quantum system thermalization. Gain insights into new research directions involving alkaline-earth(-like) atoms and their unique properties in quantum simulation applications.