This course provides new perspectives on quantum simulation with ultracold atoms, focusing on using alkaline-earth atoms for investigating complex many-body phenomena and magnetism. The learning outcomes include understanding ultracold matter, exploring many-body physics with clocks, and utilizing atomic clocks as quantum laboratories. The course teaches skills such as Ramsey spectroscopy, studying P-wave interactions in 1D lattice clocks, and determining scattering parameters. The teaching method involves lectures on theoretical concepts and experimental implementations. The intended audience includes students and professionals interested in quantum physics, atomic clocks, and many-body systems.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
New Perspectives on Quantum Simulation with Alkaline-Earth Atoms
Ultra-cold matter
Alkaline Earth (-like) Atoms: AEA
Many body physics with clocks?
Ramsey Spectroscopy
P-wave interactions: 1D lattice clock
Alkaline-earth Collisions
SU(N) symmetry: remarkable consequences in a quantum system
SU(N) orbital magnetism: large B
Determination of scattering parameters
Sr clock: the next systematic uncertainty - collective dipolor couplings
Dipolar interactions
Radiating Dipoles
Weyl particles with dipoles koa 1
Weyl excitations
Experimental Implementation
Alkaline earth atoms: A great vista ahead!
Taught by
APS Physics
