On Tuesday 16th of April 2024, Adrián Marín will talk about an interesting paper about quantum simulations with Rydberg Atoms.
Abstract: Quantum spin liquids, exotic phases of matter with topological order, have been a major focus in physicsfor the past several decades. Such phases feature long-range quantum entanglement that canpotentially be exploited to realize robust quantum computation. We used a 219-atom programmablequantum simulator to probe quantum spin liquid states. In our approach, arrays of atoms were placed onthe links of a kagome lattice, and evolution under Rydberg blockade created frustrated quantum stateswith no local order. The onset of a quantum spin liquid phase of the paradigmatic toric code typewas detected by using topological string operators that provide direct signatures of topological orderand quantum correlations. Our observations enable the controlled experimental exploration oftopological matter and protected quantum information processing.
Date and time: April 16th 2024. 10 am.
Link: meet.google.com/pfu-awyh-hmz
