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Quantum Science with Rydberg Atoms
Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:50
Abstract
Experimental platforms based on Rydberg atoms is promising for implementing quantum technologies, including quantum nonlinear optics, quantum simulation, quantum computation and sensing. This course covers the basic properties of Rydberg atoms, the state-of-art experimental systems based on Rydberg atoms, and their variety applications for implementing quantum information science.
Objective
By the end of this course, students will be able to • Learn the basic properties of Rydberg atoms and explain the advantages of using Rydberg atoms for quantum science. • Learn several experimental schemes to build the state-or-art quantum hardware based on Rydberg atoms, including free-space approach, Rydberg atoms in an optical cavity, and programmable arrays of Rydberg atoms. • Discuss several near-term applications in quantum information science, including how to use the arrays of Rydberg atoms to simulate quantum many-body systems and to perform quantum logic operations for quantum computation, how to facilitate precise control over individual photons with Rydberg atoms, and so on.
Content
This course will focus on quantum science with Rydberg atoms. It aims to cover both theoretical and experimental aspects. Topics which will be covered include: • A brief review of quantum technologies • Properties of Rydberg atoms • Quantum nonlinear optics with Rydberg atoms o Engineering photon-photon interactions with Rydberg polaritons in free space o Performing photonic quantum gate operations with Rydberg atoms in optical cavity systems • Quantum simulation with arrays of Rydberg atoms o Simulating quantum spin models with arrays of Rydberg atoms (including the study on quantum phase transitions, quantum dynamics, and so on) • Quantum computation with Rydberg atoms o Encoding qubits with atoms and performing quantum gate operations with Rydberg atoms o Start-of-art schemes for achieving general purpose quantum computation and current limitations o Near-term applications in quantum optimizations
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Every two years
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 20 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Quantum Science with Rydberg Atoms
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
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Wahlfächer (This is a selection of courses particularly suitable for the MSc QE. In agreement with the tutor, students may choose other courses from the ETH course catalogue.)
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