Array of Individual Circular Rydberg Atoms Trapped in Optical Tweezers
Array of Individual Circular Rydberg Atoms Trapped in Optical Tweezers
Circular Rydberg atoms (CRAs), i.e., Rydberg atoms with maximal orbital momentum, are highly promising for quantum computation, simulation and sensing. They combine long natural lifetimes with strong inter-atomic interactions and coupling to electromagnetic fields. Trapping individual CRAs is essential to harness these unique features. We report the first demonstration of …