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Subir Sachdev

Deconfined Z_2 gauge theory in Rydberg atom arrays

Subir Sachdev, Harvard University

Subir Sachdev

Pumped Rydberg atoms trapped in arrays of optical tweezers realize systems of individually controllable qubits with strong interactions. I will describe recent theory and experiments on Z_2 spin liquids, which are deconfined phases of Z_2 gauge theory in 2+1 dimensions.

Date

Apr 11 2022
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Time

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location

C520 Physics and Astronomy Building
C520 Physics and Astronomy Building
UW, 15th and Pacific, Seattle
Website
https://phys.washington.edu/
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Organizer

Stephan Caspar and Hersh Singh
Stephan Caspar and Hersh Singh