Objetivo "The interdisciplinary boundary between the fields of quantum information science, condensed matter, and ultra-cold atomic physics is at the heart of the new field of quantum engineering and will play an important role for the enhancement of our understanding of strongly correlated materials. One of the most important tools in this domain is optical lattices, which are periodic optical potentials – artificial ""crystals"" - created by counter-propagating laser beams. The dynamics of ultra-cold atoms in optical lattices is very similar to that found in solid state systems. In contrast to these, however, optical lattices have a high degree of purity, regularity, and tunability. They are therefore an ideal test bed for many condensed matter models such as those relevant for high-Tc-superconductivity and are a strong candidate for scalable quantum computation.The proposal will address two fundamental issues. Challenge 1: interface ultra-cold atoms in optical lattices with light. Although a non-destructive probe of the states in optical lattices would have great implications for the investigation of the rich many-body dynamics as well as for the field of quantum information processing it has never been implemented. In this project the experience of the applicant in non-destructive probing of room-temperature atomic gasses will be extended to optical lattices. Challenge 2: the manipulation and detection of single sites in an optical lattice represents a formidable technical challenge since the lattice spacing is of the order of 0.5um. In two hallmark experiments this resolution was achieved optically recently but the approach is very expensive and technically involved. Within this proposal a new way of achieving this resolution is introduced based on the interference of multiple coherent beams. Apart from technical simplicity it also offers enhanced sensitivity since the manipulation is controlled via the frequency – one of the most well-controlled properties in physics." Ámbito científico natural sciencesphysical sciencesatomic physicsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcomputer hardwarequantum computersnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticslaser physics Programa(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-RG - Marie Curie Action: "Reintegration Grants" Convocatoria de propuestas FP7-PEOPLE-2010-RG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación MC-ERG - European Re-integration Grants (ERG) Coordinador AARHUS UNIVERSITET Aportación de la UE € 45 000,00 Dirección NORDRE RINGGADE 1 8000 Aarhus C Dinamarca Ver en el mapa Región Danmark Midtjylland Østjylland Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Grethe Baasch Thomsen (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos