Feasibility of Quantum Information Processing with Neutral Divalent Atoms: Decoherence-Free (Magic) Trapping, Rydberg Gates and Rydberg Blockade

我们将建立在原子和光学物理学的最新进展，开发新的方法来处理量子信息与中性原子。我们将研究实现量子计算架构的基本元素的可行性，例如量子门和长寿命量子存储器，其中二价原子被特殊设计的“魔法”光阱所控制。这项研究将在内华达州进行，该州是EPSCoR（刺激竞争性研究的实验计划）州之一，在科学企业中代表性不足。 这项工作将实现美国国家科学基金会的战略目标之一，即“扩大参与，提高美国国家科学基金会计划的多样性。"

We will build upon the latest advances in atomic and optical physics to develop novel approaches to quantum information processing with neutral atoms. We will study the feasibility of realizing basic elements of quantum computing architecture, such as quantum gates and long-lived quantum memory with divalent atoms held in specially-engineered "magic" optical traps.The research will be carried out in Nevada, one of the EPSCoR (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research) states, underrepresented in the scientific enterprise. The work will fulfill one of the strategic goals of the NSF to "broaden participation and enhance diversity in NSF programs."