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A concise review of Rydberg atom based quantum computation and quantum simulation

Quantum Physics 2021-02-05 v2 Quantum Gases Atomic Physics Optics

Abstract

Quantum information processing based on Rydberg atoms emerged as a promising direction two decades ago. Recent experimental and theoretical progresses have shined exciting light on this avenue. In this concise review, we will briefly introduce the basics of Rydberg atoms and their recent applications in associated areas of neutral atom quantum computation and simulation. We shall also include related discussions on quantum optics with Rydberg atomic ensembles, which are increasingly used to explore quantum computation and quantum simulation with photons.

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@article{arxiv.2012.10614,
  title  = {A concise review of Rydberg atom based quantum computation and quantum simulation},
  author = {Xiaoling Wu and Xinhui Liang and Yaoqi Tian and Fan Yang and Cheng Chen and Yong-Chun Liu and Meng Khoon Tey and Li You},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2012.10614},
  year   = {2021}
}

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This review briefly summarizes recent progresses on Rydberg atom-based quantum computation and quantum simulation

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