Spatial pattern observed in a nonlinear optical resonator. (pdf file) 

Quantum physics with atoms and

light

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Recent papers:

Demonstration of a neutral atom controlled-NOT quantum gate, Phys. Rev. Lett. 104, 010503 (2010). Highlighted in Physics Today and a Physics Synopsis

Quantum information with Rydberg atoms, arXiv:0909.4777

Efficient multiparticle entanglement via asymmetric Rydberg blockade, Phys. Rev. Lett. 102, 240502 (2009)

Atom trapping in an interferometrically generated bottle beam trap, Opt. Lett. 34, 1159 (2009)

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Postdoc position on experiments with Rydberg quantum gates available from November 1, 2009. Please contact Mark Saffman for more information.

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We actively collaborate with several groups on different aspects of quantum information:

Jungsang Kim, Duke - MEMS mirrors for beam control

Klaus Mølmer, Aarhus - theory of quantum information with Rydberg atoms

Thad Walker, Madison, Rb atom Rydberg gates

For more information on quantum computing research in Madison look here.

Research funded by:

Address:

Mark Saffman
Department of Physics
University of Wisconsin
1150 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin
53706, USA
office: 5330 Chambelin

tlf: +1 608 265 5601
fax: +1 608 265 2334
msaffman wisc.edu

Laboratory:
5335 Chamberlin
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