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DTSTART:20131203T200000Z
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DTSTAMP:20260419T211904Z
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LOCATION:5310 Chamberlin Hall 
SUMMARY:Quantum Spin Ice with Rydberg dressed atoms\, Atomic Physics S
 eminar\, Alexander Glaetzle\, University of Innsbruck
DESCRIPTION:We will present a discussion of quantum spin ice\, which r
 epresents a paradigmatic example on how the physics of frustrated magn
 ets is related to gauge theories. The goal is to assemble a system of 
 cold Rydberg atoms and to design interactions that realize a toy model
  of quantum spin ice on a two-dimensional checkerboard lattice. In par
 ticular\, we exploit the strong angular dependence of Van-der-Waals in
 teractions between high angular momentum Rydberg states. Together with
  the possibility of designing step-like potentials using ground state 
 atoms weakly dressed by Rydberg states\, we can implement Abelian gaug
 e theories in a series of geometries\, which could be demonstrated wit
 hin state of the art experiments.
URL:https://www.physics.wisc.edu/events/?id=3165
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