Many-Body Physics with Rydberg Atoms: Quantum Simulation and Non-equilibrium Dynamics
Abstract
Rydberg atoms, characterized by their strong and long-range dipole-dipole interactions, provide a versatile platform for exploring intriguing collective and many-body effects. Recently, the experimental realization of these effects in dense ensembles and reconfigurable atomic arrays has attracted significant interest, particularly for applications in quantum simulations and non-equilibrium physics. This review focuses on such recent development, discussing the theoretical foundations of the interactions between Rydberg atoms and the ensuing many-body physics, while providing a critical survey of experimental techniques for their precise manipulation and observation. We further discuss recent breakthroughs in leveraging Rydberg collective effects to probe novel many-body phases and non-equilibrium dynamics of these systems. By synthesizing theoretical insights with experimental milestones, we provide a comprehensive perspective on this rapidly evolving field and its transformative potential for future quantum technologies.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2607.11038,
title = {Many-Body Physics with Rydberg Atoms: Quantum Simulation and Non-equilibrium Dynamics},
author = {Zhengyang Bai and Cheng Chen and Fan Yang and Weibin Li},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2607.11038},
year = {2026}
}
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arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:2402.13657 by other authors