2014
Edoardo Tignone, Guido Pupillo, Claudiu Genes
Transmissive Optomechanical Platforms with Engineered Spatial Defects Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 90 (5), pp. 053831, 2014.
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title = {Transmissive Optomechanical Platforms with Engineered Spatial Defects},
author = {Edoardo Tignone and Guido Pupillo and Claudiu Genes},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.90.053831},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-11-01},
journal = {Physical Review A},
volume = {90},
number = {5},
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abstract = {Linear optomechanical photon-phonon couplings in the membrane-in-the-middle setup can be enhanced by taking a multielement approach as it was recently shown [A. Xuereb, C. Genes, and A. Dantan, Phys. Rev. Lett. 109, 223601 (2012)]. The particular example considered consists of a periodic array of membranes embedded in a high-finesse optical cavity and operating in the transmissive regime, i.e., around resonances of the compound cavity-membrane system. Here we propose further improvements in such a setup by breaking the translational invariance of the array, i.e., by considering quasiperiodic arrays with engineered quadratic spatial defects in the membrane positions. The localization of light modes induced by the defect combined with the access of the aforementioned transmissive regime window can lead to additional enhancement of the strength of both linear and quadratic optomechanical couplings.},
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Linear optomechanical photon-phonon couplings in the membrane-in-the-middle setup can be enhanced by taking a multielement approach as it was recently shown [A. Xuereb, C. Genes, and A. Dantan, Phys. Rev. Lett. 109, 223601 (2012)]. The particular example considered consists of a periodic array of membranes embedded in a high-finesse optical cavity and operating in the transmissive regime, i.e., around resonances of the compound cavity-membrane system. Here we propose further improvements in such a setup by breaking the translational invariance of the array, i.e., by considering quasiperiodic arrays with engineered quadratic spatial defects in the membrane positions. The localization of light modes induced by the defect combined with the access of the aforementioned transmissive regime window can lead to additional enhancement of the strength of both linear and quadratic optomechanical couplings.Davide Vodola, Luca Lepori, Elisa Ercolessi, Alexey V Gorshkov, Guido Pupillo
Kitaev Chains with Long-Range Pairing Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 113 (15), pp. 156402, 2014.
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title = {Kitaev Chains with Long-Range Pairing},
author = {Davide Vodola and Luca Lepori and Elisa Ercolessi and Alexey V Gorshkov and Guido Pupillo},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.113.156402},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-10-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {113},
number = {15},
pages = {156402},
abstract = {We propose and analyze a generalization of the Kitaev chain for fermions with long-range p-wave pairing, which decays with distance as a power law with exponent $alpha$. Using the integrability of the model, we demonstrate the existence of two types of gapped regimes, where correlation functions decay exponentially at short range and algebraically at long range ($alpha>$1) or purely algebraically ($alpha<$1). Most interestingly, along the critical lines, long-range pairing is found to break conformal symmetry for sufficiently small $alpha$. This is accompanied by a violation of the area law for the entanglement entropy in large parts of the phase diagram in the presence of a gap and can be detected via the dynamics of entanglement following a quench. Some of these features may be relevant for current experiments with cold atomic ions.},
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We propose and analyze a generalization of the Kitaev chain for fermions with long-range p-wave pairing, which decays with distance as a power law with exponent $alpha$. Using the integrability of the model, we demonstrate the existence of two types of gapped regimes, where correlation functions decay exponentially at short range and algebraically at long range ($alpha>$1) or purely algebraically ($alpha<$1). Most interestingly, along the critical lines, long-range pairing is found to break conformal symmetry for sufficiently small $alpha$. This is accompanied by a violation of the area law for the entanglement entropy in large parts of the phase diagram in the presence of a gap and can be detected via the dynamics of entanglement following a quench. Some of these features may be relevant for current experiments with cold atomic ions.Aurélien Dantan, Bhagya Nair, Guido Pupillo, Claudiu Genes
Hybrid Cavity Mechanics with Doped Systems Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 90 (3), pp. 033820, 2014.
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title = {Hybrid Cavity Mechanics with Doped Systems},
author = {Aurélien Dantan and Bhagya Nair and Guido Pupillo and Claudiu Genes},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.90.033820},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-09-01},
journal = {Physical Review A},
volume = {90},
number = {3},
pages = {033820},
abstract = {We investigate the dynamics of a mechanical resonator in which is embedded an ensemble of two-level systems interacting with an optical cavity field. We show that this hybrid approach to optomechanics allows for enhanced effective interactions between the mechanics and the cavity field, leading, for instance, to ground-state cooling of the mechanics, even in regimes, like the unresolved sideband regime, in which standard radiation pressure cooling would be inefficient.},
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We investigate the dynamics of a mechanical resonator in which is embedded an ensemble of two-level systems interacting with an optical cavity field. We show that this hybrid approach to optomechanics allows for enhanced effective interactions between the mechanics and the cavity field, leading, for instance, to ground-state cooling of the mechanics, even in regimes, like the unresolved sideband regime, in which standard radiation pressure cooling would be inefficient.André Xuereb, Claudiu Genes, Guido Pupillo, Mauro Paternostro, Aurélien Dantan
Reconfigurable Long-Range Phonon Dynamics in Optomechanical Arrays Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 112 (13), pp. 133604, 2014.
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@article{Xuereb2014,
title = {Reconfigurable Long-Range Phonon Dynamics in Optomechanical Arrays},
author = {André Xuereb and Claudiu Genes and Guido Pupillo and Mauro Paternostro and Aurélien Dantan},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.112.133604},
year = {2014},
date = {2014-04-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {112},
number = {13},
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abstract = {We investigate periodic optomechanical arrays as reconfigurable platforms for engineering the coupling between multiple mechanical and electromagnetic modes and for exploring many-body phonon dynamics. Exploiting structural resonances in the coupling between light fields and collective motional modes of the array, we show that tunable effective long-range interactions between mechanical modes can be achieved. This paves the way towards the implementation of controlled phononic walks and heat transfer on densely connected graphs as well as the coherent transfer of excitations between distant elements of optomechanical arrays.},
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We investigate periodic optomechanical arrays as reconfigurable platforms for engineering the coupling between multiple mechanical and electromagnetic modes and for exploring many-body phonon dynamics. Exploiting structural resonances in the coupling between light fields and collective motional modes of the array, we show that tunable effective long-range interactions between mechanical modes can be achieved. This paves the way towards the implementation of controlled phononic walks and heat transfer on densely connected graphs as well as the coherent transfer of excitations between distant elements of optomechanical arrays.F Cinti, T Macr`i, W Lechner, G Pupillo, T Pohl
Defect-Induced Supersolidity with Soft-Core Bosons Journal Article
In: Nature Communications, 5 , pp. 3235, 2014, ISSN: 2041-1723.
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@article{Cinti2014,
title = {Defect-Induced Supersolidity with Soft-Core Bosons},
author = {F Cinti and T Macr`i and W Lechner and G Pupillo and T Pohl},
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year = {2014},
date = {2014-02-01},
journal = {Nature Communications},
volume = {5},
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abstract = {More than 40 years ago, Andreev, Lifshitz and Chester suggested the possible existence of a peculiar solid phase of matter, the microscopic constituents of which can flow superfluidly without resistance due to the formation of zero-point defects in the ground state of self-assembled crystals. Yet, a physical system where this mechanism is unambiguously established remains to be found, both experimentally and theoretically. Here we investigate the zero-temperature phase diagram of two-dimensional bosons with finite-range soft-core interactions. For low particle densities, the system is shown to feature a solid phase in which zero-point vacancies emerge spontaneously and give rise to superfluid flow of particles through the crystal. This provides the first example of defect-induced, continuous-space supersolidity consistent with the Andreev–Lifshitz–Chester scenario.},
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More than 40 years ago, Andreev, Lifshitz and Chester suggested the possible existence of a peculiar solid phase of matter, the microscopic constituents of which can flow superfluidly without resistance due to the formation of zero-point defects in the ground state of self-assembled crystals. Yet, a physical system where this mechanism is unambiguously established remains to be found, both experimentally and theoretically. Here we investigate the zero-temperature phase diagram of two-dimensional bosons with finite-range soft-core interactions. For low particle densities, the system is shown to feature a solid phase in which zero-point vacancies emerge spontaneously and give rise to superfluid flow of particles through the crystal. This provides the first example of defect-induced, continuous-space supersolidity consistent with the Andreev–Lifshitz–Chester scenario.2013
Marco Mattioli, Marcello Dalmonte, Wolfgang Lechner, Guido Pupillo
Cluster Luttinger Liquids of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms in Optical Lattices Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 111 (16), pp. 165302, 2013.
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title = {Cluster Luttinger Liquids of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms in Optical Lattices},
author = {Marco Mattioli and Marcello Dalmonte and Wolfgang Lechner and Guido Pupillo},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.111.165302},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-10-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {111},
number = {16},
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abstract = {We investigate the zero-temperature phases of bosonic and fermionic gases confined to one dimension and interacting via a class of finite-range soft-shoulder potentials (i.e., soft-core potentials with an additional hard-core onsite interaction). Using a combination of analytical and numerical methods, we demonstrate the stabilization of critical quantum liquids with qualitatively new features with respect to the Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid paradigm. These features result from frustration and cluster formation in the corresponding classical ground state. Characteristic signatures of these liquids are accessible in state-of-the-art experimental setups with Rydberg-dressed ground-state atoms trapped in optical lattices.},
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We investigate the zero-temperature phases of bosonic and fermionic gases confined to one dimension and interacting via a class of finite-range soft-shoulder potentials (i.e., soft-core potentials with an additional hard-core onsite interaction). Using a combination of analytical and numerical methods, we demonstrate the stabilization of critical quantum liquids with qualitatively new features with respect to the Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid paradigm. These features result from frustration and cluster formation in the corresponding classical ground state. Characteristic signatures of these liquids are accessible in state-of-the-art experimental setups with Rydberg-dressed ground-state atoms trapped in optical lattices.Claudiu Genes, André Xuereb, Guido Pupillo, Aurélien Dantan
Enhanced Optomechanical Readout Using Optical Coalescence Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 88 (3), pp. 033855, 2013.
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title = {Enhanced Optomechanical Readout Using Optical Coalescence},
author = {Claudiu Genes and André Xuereb and Guido Pupillo and Aurélien Dantan},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.88.033855},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-09-01},
journal = {Physical Review A},
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abstract = {We present a scheme to strongly enhance the readout sensitivity of the squared displacement of a mobile scatterer placed in a Fabry-Pérot cavity. We investigate the largely unexplored regime of cavity electrodynamics in which a highly reflective element positioned between the end mirrors of a symmetric Fabry-Pérot resonator strongly modifies the cavity response function, such that two longitudinal modes with different spatial parity are brought close to frequency degeneracy and interfere in the cavity output field. In the case of a movable middle reflector we show that the interference in this generic ``optical coalescence'' phenomenon gives rise to an enhanced frequency shift of the peaks of the cavity transmission that can be exploited in optomechanics.},
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We present a scheme to strongly enhance the readout sensitivity of the squared displacement of a mobile scatterer placed in a Fabry-Pérot cavity. We investigate the largely unexplored regime of cavity electrodynamics in which a highly reflective element positioned between the end mirrors of a symmetric Fabry-Pérot resonator strongly modifies the cavity response function, such that two longitudinal modes with different spatial parity are brought close to frequency degeneracy and interfere in the cavity output field. In the case of a movable middle reflector we show that the interference in this generic ``optical coalescence'' phenomenon gives rise to an enhanced frequency shift of the peaks of the cavity transmission that can be exploited in optomechanics.Ehsan Khatami, Guido Pupillo, Mark Srednicki, Marcos Rigol
Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem in an Isolated System of Quantum Dipolar Bosons after a Quench Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 111 (5), pp. 050403, 2013.
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title = {Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem in an Isolated System of Quantum Dipolar Bosons after a Quench},
author = {Ehsan Khatami and Guido Pupillo and Mark Srednicki and Marcos Rigol},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.111.050403},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-07-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {111},
number = {5},
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abstract = {We examine the validity of fluctuation-dissipation relations in isolated quantum systems taken out of equilibrium by a sudden quench. We focus on the dynamics of trapped hard-core bosons in one-dimensional lattices with dipolar interactions whose strength is changed during the quench. We find indications that fluctuation-dissipation relations hold if the system is nonintegrable after the quench, as well as if it is integrable after the quench if the initial state is an equilibrium state of a nonintegrable Hamiltonian. On the other hand, we find indications that they fail if the system is integrable both before and after quenching.},
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We examine the validity of fluctuation-dissipation relations in isolated quantum systems taken out of equilibrium by a sudden quench. We focus on the dynamics of trapped hard-core bosons in one-dimensional lattices with dipolar interactions whose strength is changed during the quench. We find indications that fluctuation-dissipation relations hold if the system is nonintegrable after the quench, as well as if it is integrable after the quench if the initial state is an equilibrium state of a nonintegrable Hamiltonian. On the other hand, we find indications that they fail if the system is integrable both before and after quenching.A Safavi-Naini, c S G Söyler, G Pupillo, H R Sadeghpour, B Capogrosso-Sansone
Quantum Phases of Dipolar Bosons in Bilayer Geometry Journal Article
In: New Journal of Physics, 15 (1), pp. 013036, 2013, ISSN: 1367-2630.
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@article{Safavi-Naini2013,
title = {Quantum Phases of Dipolar Bosons in Bilayer Geometry},
author = {A {Safavi-Naini} and {c S} G Söyler and G Pupillo and H R Sadeghpour and B {Capogrosso-Sansone}},
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year = {2013},
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journal = {New Journal of Physics},
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abstract = {We investigate the quantum phases of hard-core dipolar bosons confined to a square lattice in a bilayer geometry. Using exact theoretical techniques, we discuss the many-body effects resulting from the pairing of particles across layers at finite density, including a novel pair supersolid, superfluid and solid phases. These results are of direct relevance to experiments with polar molecules and atoms with large magnetic dipole moments trapped in optical lattices.},
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We investigate the quantum phases of hard-core dipolar bosons confined to a square lattice in a bilayer geometry. Using exact theoretical techniques, we discuss the many-body effects resulting from the pairing of particles across layers at finite density, including a novel pair supersolid, superfluid and solid phases. These results are of direct relevance to experiments with polar molecules and atoms with large magnetic dipole moments trapped in optical lattices.2012
A W Glaetzle, R Nath, B Zhao, G Pupillo, P Zoller
Driven-Dissipative Dynamics of a Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gas Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 86 (4), pp. 043403, 2012.
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@article{Glaetzle2012,
title = {Driven-Dissipative Dynamics of a Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gas},
author = {A W Glaetzle and R Nath and B Zhao and G Pupillo and P Zoller},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevA.86.043403},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-10-01},
journal = {Physical Review A},
volume = {86},
number = {4},
pages = {043403},
abstract = {We study the nonequilibrium many-body dynamics of a cold gas of ground-state alkali-metal atoms weakly admixed by Rydberg states with laser light. On a time scale shorter than the lifetime of the dressed states, effective dipole-dipole or van der Waals interactions between atoms can lead to the formation of strongly correlated phases, such as atomic crystals. Using a semiclassical approach, we study the long-time dynamics where decoherence and dissipative processes due to spontaneous emission and blackbody radiation dominate, leading to heating and melting of atomic crystals as well as particle losses. These effects can be substantially mitigated by performing active laser cooling in the presence of atomic dressing.},
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We study the nonequilibrium many-body dynamics of a cold gas of ground-state alkali-metal atoms weakly admixed by Rydberg states with laser light. On a time scale shorter than the lifetime of the dressed states, effective dipole-dipole or van der Waals interactions between atoms can lead to the formation of strongly correlated phases, such as atomic crystals. Using a semiclassical approach, we study the long-time dynamics where decoherence and dissipative processes due to spontaneous emission and blackbody radiation dominate, leading to heating and melting of atomic crystals as well as particle losses. These effects can be substantially mitigated by performing active laser cooling in the presence of atomic dressing.M A Baranov, M Dalmonte, G Pupillo, P Zoller
Condensed Matter Theory of Dipolar Quantum Gases Journal Article
In: Chemical Reviews, 112 (9), pp. 5012-5061, 2012, ISSN: 0009-2665.
Links | BibTeX | Tags: Condensed Matter - Quantum Gases, Condensed Matter - Strongly Correlated Electrons
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year = {2012},
date = {2012-09-01},
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Markus Müller, Sebastian Diehl, Guido Pupillo, Peter Zoller
Engineered Open Systems and Quantum Simulations with Atoms and Ions Incollection
In: Berman, Paul; Arimondo, Ennio; Lin, Chun (Ed.): Advances In Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, 61 , pp. 1-80, Academic Press, 2012.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Atomic physics, Open quantum systems, Quantum phase transitions, Quantum simulation, Topological phases of matter, Trapped ions, Unconventional pairing mechanisms
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title = {Engineered Open Systems and Quantum Simulations with Atoms and Ions},
author = {Markus Müller and Sebastian Diehl and Guido Pupillo and Peter Zoller},
editor = {Paul Berman and Ennio Arimondo and Chun Lin},
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booktitle = {Advances In Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics},
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abstract = {The enormous experimental progress in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics during the last decades allows us nowadays to isolate single, a few or even many-body ensembles of microscopic particles, and to manipulate their quantum properties at a level of precision, which still seemed unthinkable some years ago. This versatile set of tools has enabled the development of the well-established concept of engineering of many-body Hamiltonians in various physical platforms. These available tools, however, can also be harnessed to extend the scenario of Hamiltonian engineering to a more general Liouvillian setting, which in addition to coherent dynamics also includes controlled dissipation in many-body quantum systems. Here, we review recent theoretical and experimental progress in different directions along these lines, with a particular focus on physical realizations with systems of atoms and ions. This comprises digital quantum simulations in a general open system setting, as well as engineering and understanding new classes of systems far away from thermodynamic equilibrium. In the context of digital quantum simulation, we first outline the basic concepts and illustrate them on the basis of a recent experiment with trapped ions. We also discuss theoretical work proposing an intrinsically scalable simulation architecture for spin models with high-order interactions such as Kitaev's toric code, based on Rydberg atoms stored in optical lattices. We then turn to the digital simulation of dissipative many-body dynamics, pointing out a route for the general quantum state preparation in complex spin models, and discuss a recent experiment demonstrating the basic building blocks of a full-fledged open-system quantum simulator. In view of creating novel classes of out-of-equilibrium systems, we focus on ultracold atoms. We point out how quantum mechanical long-range order can be established via engineered dissipation, and present genuine many-body aspects of this setting: in the context of bosons, we discuss dynamical phase transitions resulting from competing Hamiltonian and dissipative dynamics. In the context of fermions, we present a purely dissipative pairing mechanism, and show how this could pave the way for the quantum simulation of the Fermi–Hubbard model. We also propose and analyze the key properties of dissipatively targeted topological phases of matter.},
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The enormous experimental progress in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics during the last decades allows us nowadays to isolate single, a few or even many-body ensembles of microscopic particles, and to manipulate their quantum properties at a level of precision, which still seemed unthinkable some years ago. This versatile set of tools has enabled the development of the well-established concept of engineering of many-body Hamiltonians in various physical platforms. These available tools, however, can also be harnessed to extend the scenario of Hamiltonian engineering to a more general Liouvillian setting, which in addition to coherent dynamics also includes controlled dissipation in many-body quantum systems. Here, we review recent theoretical and experimental progress in different directions along these lines, with a particular focus on physical realizations with systems of atoms and ions. This comprises digital quantum simulations in a general open system setting, as well as engineering and understanding new classes of systems far away from thermodynamic equilibrium. In the context of digital quantum simulation, we first outline the basic concepts and illustrate them on the basis of a recent experiment with trapped ions. We also discuss theoretical work proposing an intrinsically scalable simulation architecture for spin models with high-order interactions such as Kitaev's toric code, based on Rydberg atoms stored in optical lattices. We then turn to the digital simulation of dissipative many-body dynamics, pointing out a route for the general quantum state preparation in complex spin models, and discuss a recent experiment demonstrating the basic building blocks of a full-fledged open-system quantum simulator. In view of creating novel classes of out-of-equilibrium systems, we focus on ultracold atoms. We point out how quantum mechanical long-range order can be established via engineered dissipation, and present genuine many-body aspects of this setting: in the context of bosons, we discuss dynamical phase transitions resulting from competing Hamiltonian and dissipative dynamics. In the context of fermions, we present a purely dissipative pairing mechanism, and show how this could pave the way for the quantum simulation of the Fermi–Hubbard model. We also propose and analyze the key properties of dissipatively targeted topological phases of matter.N Henkel, F Cinti, P Jain, G Pupillo, T Pohl
Supersolid Vortex Crystals in Rydberg-Dressed Bose-Einstein Condensates Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 108 (26), pp. 265301, 2012.
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@article{Henkel2012,
title = {Supersolid Vortex Crystals in Rydberg-Dressed Bose-Einstein Condensates},
author = {N Henkel and F Cinti and P Jain and G Pupillo and T Pohl},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.108.265301},
year = {2012},
date = {2012-06-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
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abstract = {We study rotating quasi-two-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensates, in which atoms are dressed to a highly excited Rydberg state. This leads to weak effective interactions that induce a transition to a mesoscopic supersolid state. Considering slow rotation, we determine its superfluidity using quantum Monte Carlo simulations as well as mean field calculations. For rapid rotation, the latter reveal an interesting competition between the supersolid crystal structure and the rotation-induced vortex lattice that gives rise to new phases, including arrays of mesoscopic vortex crystals.},
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We study rotating quasi-two-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensates, in which atoms are dressed to a highly excited Rydberg state. This leads to weak effective interactions that induce a transition to a mesoscopic supersolid state. Considering slow rotation, we determine its superfluidity using quantum Monte Carlo simulations as well as mean field calculations. For rapid rotation, the latter reveal an interesting competition between the supersolid crystal structure and the rotation-induced vortex lattice that gives rise to new phases, including arrays of mesoscopic vortex crystals.B Zhao, A W Glaetzle, G Pupillo, P Zoller
Atomic Rydberg Reservoirs for Polar Molecules Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 108 (19), pp. 193007, 2012.
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@article{Zhao2012,
title = {Atomic Rydberg Reservoirs for Polar Molecules},
author = {B Zhao and A W Glaetzle and G Pupillo and P Zoller},
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date = {2012-05-01},
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abstract = {We discuss laser-dressed dipolar and van der Waals interactions between atoms and polar molecules, so that a cold atomic gas with laser admixed Rydberg levels acts as a designed reservoir for both elastic and inelastic collisional processes. The elastic scattering channel is characterized by large elastic scattering cross sections and repulsive shields to protect from close encounter collisions. In addition, we discuss a dissipative (inelastic) collision where a spontaneously emitted photon carries away (kinetic) energy of the collision partners, thus providing a significant energy loss in a single collision. This leads to the scenario of rapid thermalization and cooling of a molecule in the mK down to the $mu$K regime by cold atoms.},
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We discuss laser-dressed dipolar and van der Waals interactions between atoms and polar molecules, so that a cold atomic gas with laser admixed Rydberg levels acts as a designed reservoir for both elastic and inelastic collisional processes. The elastic scattering channel is characterized by large elastic scattering cross sections and repulsive shields to protect from close encounter collisions. In addition, we discuss a dissipative (inelastic) collision where a spontaneously emitted photon carries away (kinetic) energy of the collision partners, thus providing a significant energy loss in a single collision. This leads to the scenario of rapid thermalization and cooling of a molecule in the mK down to the $mu$K regime by cold atoms.2010
F Cinti, P Jain, M Boninsegni, A Micheli, P Zoller, G Pupillo
Supersolid Droplet Crystal in a Dipole-Blockaded Gas Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 105 (13), pp. 135301, 2010.
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@article{Cinti2010,
title = {Supersolid Droplet Crystal in a Dipole-Blockaded Gas},
author = {F Cinti and P Jain and M Boninsegni and A Micheli and P Zoller and G Pupillo},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.105.135301},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-09-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {105},
number = {13},
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abstract = {A novel supersolid phase is predicted for an ensemble of Rydberg atoms in the dipole-blockade regime, interacting via a repulsive dipolar potential softened at short distances. Using exact numerical techniques, we study the low-temperature phase diagram of this system, and observe an intriguing phase consisting of a crystal of mesoscopic superfluid droplets. At low temperature, phase coherence throughout the whole system, and the ensuing bulk superfluidity, are established through tunnelling of identical particles between neighboring droplets.},
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A novel supersolid phase is predicted for an ensemble of Rydberg atoms in the dipole-blockade regime, interacting via a repulsive dipolar potential softened at short distances. Using exact numerical techniques, we study the low-temperature phase diagram of this system, and observe an intriguing phase consisting of a crystal of mesoscopic superfluid droplets. At low temperature, phase coherence throughout the whole system, and the ensuing bulk superfluidity, are established through tunnelling of identical particles between neighboring droplets.G Pupillo, A Micheli, M Boninsegni, I Lesanovsky, P Zoller
Strongly Correlated Gases of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms: Quantum and Classical Dynamics Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 104 (22), pp. 223002, 2010.
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@article{Pupillo2010,
title = {Strongly Correlated Gases of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms: Quantum and Classical Dynamics},
author = {G Pupillo and A Micheli and M Boninsegni and I Lesanovsky and P Zoller},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.223002},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-06-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {104},
number = {22},
pages = {223002},
abstract = {We discuss techniques to generate long-range interactions in a gas of ground state alkali atoms, by weakly admixing excited Rydberg states with laser light. This provides a tool to engineer strongly correlated phases with reduced decoherence from inelastic collisions and spontaneous emission. As an illustration, we discuss the quantum phases of dressed atoms with dipole-dipole interactions confined in a harmonic potential, as relevant to experiments. We show that residual spontaneous emission from the Rydberg state acts as a heating mechanism, leading to a quantum-classical crossover.},
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We discuss techniques to generate long-range interactions in a gas of ground state alkali atoms, by weakly admixing excited Rydberg states with laser light. This provides a tool to engineer strongly correlated phases with reduced decoherence from inelastic collisions and spontaneous emission. As an illustration, we discuss the quantum phases of dressed atoms with dipole-dipole interactions confined in a harmonic potential, as relevant to experiments. We show that residual spontaneous emission from the Rydberg state acts as a heating mechanism, leading to a quantum-classical crossover.M Dalmonte, G Pupillo, P Zoller
One-Dimensional Quantum Liquids with Power-Law Interactions: The Luttinger Staircase Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 105 (14), pp. 140401, 2010.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags:
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title = {One-Dimensional Quantum Liquids with Power-Law Interactions: The Luttinger Staircase},
author = {M Dalmonte and G Pupillo and P Zoller},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.105.140401},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {105},
number = {14},
pages = {140401},
abstract = {We study one-dimensional fermionic and bosonic gases with repulsive power-law interactions 1/|x|$beta$, with $beta>$1, in the framework of Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid (TLL) theory. We obtain an accurate analytical expression linking the TLL parameter to the microscopic Hamiltonian, for arbitrary $beta$ and strength of the interactions. In the presence of a small periodic potential, power-law interactions make the TLL unstable towards the formation of a cascade of lattice solids with fractional filling, a ``Luttinger staircase.'' Several of these quantum phases and phase transitions are realized with ground state polar molecules and weakly bound magnetic Feshbach molecules.},
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We study one-dimensional fermionic and bosonic gases with repulsive power-law interactions 1/|x|$beta$, with $beta>$1, in the framework of Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid (TLL) theory. We obtain an accurate analytical expression linking the TLL parameter to the microscopic Hamiltonian, for arbitrary $beta$ and strength of the interactions. In the presence of a small periodic potential, power-law interactions make the TLL unstable towards the formation of a cascade of lattice solids with fractional filling, a ``Luttinger staircase.'' Several of these quantum phases and phase transitions are realized with ground state polar molecules and weakly bound magnetic Feshbach molecules.B Capogrosso-Sansone, C Trefzger, M Lewenstein, P Zoller, G Pupillo
Quantum Phases of Cold Polar Molecules in 2D Optical Lattices Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 104 (12), pp. 125301, 2010.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags:
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title = {Quantum Phases of Cold Polar Molecules in 2D Optical Lattices},
author = {B {Capogrosso-Sansone} and C Trefzger and M Lewenstein and P Zoller and G Pupillo},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.125301},
year = {2010},
date = {2010-01-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {104},
number = {12},
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abstract = {We study the quantum phases of hard-core bosonic polar molecules on a two-dimensional square lattice interacting via repulsive dipole-dipole interactions. In the limit of small tunneling, we find evidence for a devil's staircase, where Mott solids appear at rational fillings of the lattice. For finite tunneling, we establish the existence of extended regions of parameters where the ground state is a supersolid, obtained by doping the solids either with particles or vacancies. We discuss the effects of finite temperature and finite-size confining potentials as relevant to experiments.},
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We study the quantum phases of hard-core bosonic polar molecules on a two-dimensional square lattice interacting via repulsive dipole-dipole interactions. In the limit of small tunneling, we find evidence for a devil's staircase, where Mott solids appear at rational fillings of the lattice. For finite tunneling, we establish the existence of extended regions of parameters where the ground state is a supersolid, obtained by doping the solids either with particles or vacancies. We discuss the effects of finite temperature and finite-size confining potentials as relevant to experiments.2009
G Pupillo, A Micheli, M Boninsegni, I Lesanovsky, P Zoller
Mesoscopic Phases of Dipolar Ensembles with Polar Molecules and Rydberg Atoms Journal Article
In: arXiv:0904.2735 [cond-mat], 2009.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Condensed Matter - Quantum Gases, Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics
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abstract = {We discuss the realization of mesoscopic phases of dipolar gases relevant to current experiments with cold polar molecules and Rydberg atoms confined to two dimensions. We predict the existence of superfluid clusters, mesoscopic supersolids, and crystals for a small number of trapped particles, with no counterpart in the homogeneous situation. For certain strengths of the dipole-dipole interactions, the stabilization of purely $backslash$it non-classical crystals by quantum fluctuations is possible. We propose a magnification scheme to detect the spatial structure of these crystalline phases.},
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We discuss the realization of mesoscopic phases of dipolar gases relevant to current experiments with cold polar molecules and Rydberg atoms confined to two dimensions. We predict the existence of superfluid clusters, mesoscopic supersolids, and crystals for a small number of trapped particles, with no counterpart in the homogeneous situation. For certain strengths of the dipole-dipole interactions, the stabilization of purely $backslash$it non-classical crystals by quantum fluctuations is possible. We propose a magnification scheme to detect the spatial structure of these crystalline phases.2007
H P Büchler, E Demler, M Lukin, A Micheli, N Prokof'ev, G Pupillo, P Zoller
Strongly Correlated 2D Quantum Phases with Cold Polar Molecules: Controlling the Shape of the Interaction Potential Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 98 (6), pp. 060404, 2007.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags:
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title = {Strongly Correlated 2D Quantum Phases with Cold Polar Molecules: Controlling the Shape of the Interaction Potential},
author = {H P Büchler and E Demler and M Lukin and A Micheli and N Prokof'ev and G Pupillo and P Zoller},
doi = {10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.060404},
year = {2007},
date = {2007-01-01},
journal = {Physical Review Letters},
volume = {98},
number = {6},
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abstract = {We discuss techniques to tune and shape the long-range part of the interaction potentials in quantum gases of bosonic polar molecules by dressing rotational excitations with static and microwave fields. This provides a novel tool towards engineering strongly correlated quantum phases in combination with low-dimensional trapping geometries. As an illustration, we discuss the 2D superfluid-crystal quantum phase transition for polar molecules interacting via an electric-field-induced dipole-dipole potential.},
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We discuss techniques to tune and shape the long-range part of the interaction potentials in quantum gases of bosonic polar molecules by dressing rotational excitations with static and microwave fields. This provides a novel tool towards engineering strongly correlated quantum phases in combination with low-dimensional trapping geometries. As an illustration, we discuss the 2D superfluid-crystal quantum phase transition for polar molecules interacting via an electric-field-induced dipole-dipole potential.0000
[No title] Bachelor Thesis
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Publications
2014
Transmissive Optomechanical Platforms with Engineered Spatial Defects Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 90 (5), pp. 053831, 2014.
Kitaev Chains with Long-Range Pairing Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 113 (15), pp. 156402, 2014.
Hybrid Cavity Mechanics with Doped Systems Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 90 (3), pp. 033820, 2014.
Reconfigurable Long-Range Phonon Dynamics in Optomechanical Arrays Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 112 (13), pp. 133604, 2014.
Defect-Induced Supersolidity with Soft-Core Bosons Journal Article
In: Nature Communications, 5 , pp. 3235, 2014, ISSN: 2041-1723.
2013
Cluster Luttinger Liquids of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms in Optical Lattices Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 111 (16), pp. 165302, 2013.
Enhanced Optomechanical Readout Using Optical Coalescence Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 88 (3), pp. 033855, 2013.
Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem in an Isolated System of Quantum Dipolar Bosons after a Quench Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 111 (5), pp. 050403, 2013.
Quantum Phases of Dipolar Bosons in Bilayer Geometry Journal Article
In: New Journal of Physics, 15 (1), pp. 013036, 2013, ISSN: 1367-2630.
2012
Driven-Dissipative Dynamics of a Strongly Interacting Rydberg Gas Journal Article
In: Physical Review A, 86 (4), pp. 043403, 2012.
Condensed Matter Theory of Dipolar Quantum Gases Journal Article
In: Chemical Reviews, 112 (9), pp. 5012-5061, 2012, ISSN: 0009-2665.
Engineered Open Systems and Quantum Simulations with Atoms and Ions Incollection
In: Berman, Paul; Arimondo, Ennio; Lin, Chun (Ed.): Advances In Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, 61 , pp. 1-80, Academic Press, 2012.
Supersolid Vortex Crystals in Rydberg-Dressed Bose-Einstein Condensates Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 108 (26), pp. 265301, 2012.
Atomic Rydberg Reservoirs for Polar Molecules Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 108 (19), pp. 193007, 2012.
2010
Supersolid Droplet Crystal in a Dipole-Blockaded Gas Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 105 (13), pp. 135301, 2010.
Strongly Correlated Gases of Rydberg-Dressed Atoms: Quantum and Classical Dynamics Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 104 (22), pp. 223002, 2010.
One-Dimensional Quantum Liquids with Power-Law Interactions: The Luttinger Staircase Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 105 (14), pp. 140401, 2010.
Quantum Phases of Cold Polar Molecules in 2D Optical Lattices Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 104 (12), pp. 125301, 2010.
2009
Mesoscopic Phases of Dipolar Ensembles with Polar Molecules and Rydberg Atoms Journal Article
In: arXiv:0904.2735 [cond-mat], 2009.
2007
Strongly Correlated 2D Quantum Phases with Cold Polar Molecules: Controlling the Shape of the Interaction Potential Journal Article
In: Physical Review Letters, 98 (6), pp. 060404, 2007.
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[No title] Bachelor Thesis
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