Tunable accordion optical lattice for precise control of Rydberg atom interactions in magneto-optical traps (MOTs)
Precise control of Rydberg atom interactions in magneto-optical traps is essential for advanced quantum technologies, yet fine-tuning of strong Rydberg interactions remains challenging. To address this, we present a tunable accordion optical lattice with dynamically adjustable lattice spacings. By stabilizing power and polarization, we improve the power stability of the device by 56.53%, achieving lattice spacings ranging from 46.63 to 2.58 μm and generating stable interference patterns consistent with theoretical predictions. The lattice's versatility and precision enable control of atomic interactions, supporting simulations of quantum phase transitions and many-body physics while advancing quantum simulations and information processing.
Authors
- Yuhao Miao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3058-563X)
- Mingyong Jing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2068-6068)
- Xue Liang
- Yifei Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2844-5541)
- Linjie Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8668-1895)
- Hao Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4085-2879)
Institutions
- Shanxi University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Review of Scientific Instruments
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0253391
- Primary Topic
- Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Fund for Shanxi Key Subjects Construction
- National Key Research and Development Program of China
- Shanxi Provincial Key Research and Development Project