Optical non-reciprocity is a fundamental phenomenon in photonics.It is crucial for developing devices that rely on directional signal control,such as optical isolators and circulators.However,most research in this fie...Optical non-reciprocity is a fundamental phenomenon in photonics.It is crucial for developing devices that rely on directional signal control,such as optical isolators and circulators.However,most research in this field has focused on systems in equilibrium or steady states.In this work,we demonstrate a room-temperature Rydberg atomic platform where the unidirectional propagation of light acts as a switch to mediate time-crystalline-like collective oscillations through atomic synchronization.展开更多
The vortex dynamics after the initial ring dark solitons in two-component ultracold Rydberg atomic systems have been investigated.The two parameters characterizing the Rydberg long-range interaction—namely,the Rydber...The vortex dynamics after the initial ring dark solitons in two-component ultracold Rydberg atomic systems have been investigated.The two parameters characterizing the Rydberg long-range interaction—namely,the Rydberg strength and the blockade radius—along with the initial depth,are identified as the main factors that affect the vortex dynamics.In the absence of Rydberg soft-core potential and spin-orbit coupling,the late vortex dipoles move along x-or y-axis first.However,this work demonstrates that,with certain Rydberg strength and blockade radius,the late vortex dipoles move towards the edge at an oblique angle to the coordinate axes,and it reveals that the Rydberg nonlocal nonlinear interaction shortens the lifetime of late vortices.When the intra-component and inter-component Rydberg strengths are different,the backgrounds of the two components gradually complement each other,and the lifetime of late vortices is significantly shortened.The presented results show that the Rydberg dressing breaks the rule that the initial average depth determines the number and paths of vortices.The motion features of vortex dipoles in the ultracold Rydberg atomic system have been ascertained,and their directions of movement can be predicted to some degree based on the rotation directions and initial positions of the vortices.展开更多
Recently, the rapid progress of quantum sensing research reveals that Rydberg atoms have great potential in becoming high-precision centimeter-scale antennas for low-frequency fields. In order to facilitate efficient ...Recently, the rapid progress of quantum sensing research reveals that Rydberg atoms have great potential in becoming high-precision centimeter-scale antennas for low-frequency fields. In order to facilitate efficient and reliable detection of low-frequency fields via Rydberg atoms, we designed and implemented a heterodyne method based on the linear response to external signals under the condition of Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency(EIT). Instead of relying on observing changes in the absorption of light by Rydberg atoms, our method focuses on the phase modulation effect on the probe laser induced by low-frequency fields via the Rydberg EIT mechanism and utilizes a special demodulation process to accurately retrieve signals including both amplitude and phase. The general principles of our method apply to both electric and magnetic fields, and it is even possible to realize a combination of both functionalities in the same apparatus. In particular, we experimentally demonstrate the full cycle of operations with respect to both cases. In measuring low-frequency electric fields,we discover that the Rydberg dipole–dipole interaction among atoms induces a linear superposition of Rydberg states with different angular momentum, generating a first-order response corresponding to the signature of the linear Stark effect. As Rydberg atoms have excellent coupling strengths with electric fields, our results indicate that our method can hopefully achieve high-precision performance for practical tasks in the future.展开更多
This letter demonstrates an experimental approach to measuring the angular-momentum-resolved population of excited states in laser-produced argon ions.By measuring the spectra of free induction decay emissions corresp...This letter demonstrates an experimental approach to measuring the angular-momentum-resolved population of excited states in laser-produced argon ions.By measuring the spectra of free induction decay emissions corresponding to the resonant transitions between Rydberg states,the relative population of the Rydberg states is obtained with known Einstein A-coefficients.This study deepens the mechanistic understanding of coherent dynamics in laser-driven ionic excited states,and establishes experimental benchmarks essential for validating and refining advanced quantum kinetic models in strong-field physics.展开更多
The ultrafast excitation dynamics of atoms and molecules exposed to circularly polarized two-color(CPTC)laser fields constitute a fascinating topic in attosecond science. Although extensive research has established th...The ultrafast excitation dynamics of atoms and molecules exposed to circularly polarized two-color(CPTC)laser fields constitute a fascinating topic in attosecond science. Although extensive research has established the relationship between the Rydberg state excitation(RSE) yields and the CPTC field parameters, such as field amplitude ratios and helicity of two components, the role of the relative phase(φ) in modulating RSE efficiency remains unclear. In this work, we theoretically investigate the φ dependence of RSE and ionization yields in the co-rotating and counter-rotating circularly polarized two-color(CPTC) few-cycle laser fields by a semiclassical model. We find that, in co-rotating CPTC fields, both RSE and ionization yields display pronounced oscillations as a function of φ and these oscillations are significantly suppressed in the counter-rotating configuration, particularly for ionization yields. Moreover, the ratio of RSE to ionization yields exhibits an out-of-phase oscillatory pattern between low-and high-intensity regimes. These results can be comprehended by the unique feature of φ dependence of CPTC few-cycle fields, based on our semiclassical analysis. Our results demonstrate that phase-controlled CPTC fields offer a versatile tool for steering ultrafast ionization and RSE dynamics of atoms and molecules.展开更多
Increasing the number of atoms that interact with microwave fields represents a promising strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of Rydberg atom-based superheterodyne receivers.Nevertheless,the practical implementatio...Increasing the number of atoms that interact with microwave fields represents a promising strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of Rydberg atom-based superheterodyne receivers.Nevertheless,the practical implementation of this approach is impeded by adverse effects such as excitation saturation of Rydberg atoms and power broadening.Here,we demonstrate enhanced microwave field measurements based on two specific velocity groups of atoms,simultaneously addressed by dual-channel probe beams in a Sagnac loop interferometer.The application of resonance detuning in two-photon excitation enables selective addressing of atoms moving along the beam direction,thereby significantly mitigating atomic transit noise.At 7.97 GHz,our method yields a 3 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio(SNR),achieving a sensitivity of 10.7 nV·cm^(−1)·Hz^(−1/2).This approach offers a viable pathway to further improve the sensitivity of Rydberg atom-based microwave electrometers.展开更多
Developing microwave electric field sensing based on Rydberg atoms has received significant attention due to its unique advantages. However, achieving effective coupling between Rydberg atoms and the microwave electri...Developing microwave electric field sensing based on Rydberg atoms has received significant attention due to its unique advantages. However, achieving effective coupling between Rydberg atoms and the microwave electric field in the sensing process is a challenging problem that greatly impacts the sensitivity. To address this, we propose using a microwave resonant cavity to enhance the effective coupling between the Rydberg atoms and the microwave electric field. In our experiment, Rydberg atoms are prepared via a three-photon excitation scheme, and the electric fields are measured without and with a microwave cavity in which the vapor cell is placed inside, respectively. As a result, we achieved an 18 dB enhancement of power sensitivity by adding the cavity,which is an effective enhancement in electric field pulse signal detection. This experimental testing provides a promising direction for enhancing the sensitivity of Rydberg atomic electric field sensors and paves the way for their application in precision electric field measurements.展开更多
There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce...There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce a swift characterization method for THz spectroscopy that utilizes a THz-to-optical conversion system in a warm atomic vapor cell.By subtracting the photoluminescence(PL)spectra of cesium atoms with the THz field from those without the THz field,we obtained differential PL spectra that effectively characterized the 0.548 THz field.The differential PL spectra of Rydberg atoms offer the opportunity to quantify the THz field’s intensity and frequency,potentially paving the way for the development of THz spectroscopy based on warm atomic vapor cells.展开更多
Conversion between different types of entangled states is an interesting problem in quantum mechanics.But research on the conversion between the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger(GHZ)state and Knill-Laflamme-Milburn(KLM)sta...Conversion between different types of entangled states is an interesting problem in quantum mechanics.But research on the conversion between the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger(GHZ)state and Knill-Laflamme-Milburn(KLM)state in an atomic system has not been reported.In this paper,we propose a scheme to realize the interconversion(one-step)between the GHZ state and KLM state with Rydberg atoms.By utilizing Rydberg-mediated interactions,we simplify the system.By combining a Lie-transform-based pulse design,the evolution path is built up to realize interconversion of the GHZ state and KLM state.The numerical simulation result shows that the present scheme is robust against decoherence and operational imperfection.展开更多
We investigate the sensitivity of a Rydberg atom-based microwave sensor under two polarization configurations as a function of local oscillator(LO)microwave field strength.By employing parallel and perpendicular align...We investigate the sensitivity of a Rydberg atom-based microwave sensor under two polarization configurations as a function of local oscillator(LO)microwave field strength.By employing parallel and perpendicular alignments of laser and microwave polarizations in our experimental setup,we study the Autler-Townes(AT)splitting spectrum and optical response of probe transmission,and analyze their sensing effects.The results show that the parallel polarization configuration offers higher gain and better sensitivity than the perpendicular configuration.We achieve a sensitivity of 4.150(69)nV·cm^(-1)·Hz^(-1/2)at an LO microwave field strength of 1.74 mV/cm.This work demonstrates the significant role of polarization alignment on the performance of Rydberg atom-based microwave sensors.展开更多
The Rydberg atom-based receiver, as a novel type of antenna, demonstrates broad application prospects in the field of microwave communications. However, since Rydberg atomic receivers are nonlinear systems, mismatches...The Rydberg atom-based receiver, as a novel type of antenna, demonstrates broad application prospects in the field of microwave communications. However, since Rydberg atomic receivers are nonlinear systems, mismatches between the parameters of the received amplitude modulation(AM) signals and the system's linear workspace and demodulation operating points can cause severe distortion in the demodulated signals. To address this, the article proposes a method for determining the operational parameters based on the mean square error(MSE) and total harmonic distortion(THD) assessments and presents strategies for optimizing the system's operational parameters focusing on linear response characteristics(LRC) and linear dynamic range(LDR). Specifically, we employ a method that minimizes the MSE to define the system's linear workspace, thereby ensuring the system has a good LRC while maximizing the LDR. To ensure that the signal always operates within the linear workspace, an appropriate carrier amplitude is set as the demodulation operating point. By calculating the THD at different operating points, the LRC performance within different regions of the linear workspace is evaluated, and corresponding optimization strategies based on the range of signal strengths are proposed. Moreover, to more accurately restore the baseband signal, we establish a mapping relationship between the carrier Rabi frequency and the transmitted power of the probe light, and optimize the slope of the linear demodulation function to reduce the MSE to less than 0.8×10^(-4). Finally, based on these methods for determining the operational parameters, we explore the effects of different laser Rabi frequencies on the system performance, and provide optimization recommendations. This research provides robust support for the design of high-performance Rydberg atom-based AM receivers.展开更多
In the regime of Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency, we study the correlated behaviors between the transmission spectra of a pair of probe fields passing through respective parallel one-dimensional cold ...In the regime of Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency, we study the correlated behaviors between the transmission spectra of a pair of probe fields passing through respective parallel one-dimensional cold Rydberg ensembles.Due to the van der Waals(vdW) interactions between Rydberg atoms, each ensemble exhibits a local optical nonlinearity,where the output EIT spectra are sensitive to both the input probe intensity and the photonic statistics. More interestingly,a nonlocal optical nonlinearity emerges between two spatially separated ensembles, as the probe transmissivity and probe correlation at the exit of one Rydberg ensemble can be manipulated by the probe field at the input of the other Rydberg ensemble. Realizing correlated Rydberg EITs holds great potential for applications in quantum control, quantum network,quantum walk and so on.展开更多
The anisotropic Dicke model offers a platform for the exploration of numerous quantum many-body phenomena.Here,we propose a Floquet-engineered scheme to realize such a system with strong dipole-dipole interactions usi...The anisotropic Dicke model offers a platform for the exploration of numerous quantum many-body phenomena.Here,we propose a Floquet-engineered scheme to realize such a system with strong dipole-dipole interactions using Rydberg atom arrays in an optical cavity.By periodically modulating the microwave fields,the anisotropic parameter can be precisely controlled and tuned between zero and one,enabling the system to transition smoothly from being purely dominated by rotating-wave terms to being exclusively governed by counter-rotating wave excitations.Leveraging this tunability,we demonstrate enhanced preparation of adiabatic superradiant and superradiant solid phases where symmetryprotected energy gaps suppress undesired level crossings.Our approach,combining Rydberg interactions and cavitymediated long-range correlations,establishes a versatile framework for the quantum simulation of light-matter interactions and the exploration of exotic many-body phases.展开更多
We report high-resolution velocity map imaging studies of S(^(1)D)atoms formed following excitation on two intense absorption bands of gas phase D_(2)S molecules,centred at wave-lengths~139.1 and~129.1 nm.DS–D bond f...We report high-resolution velocity map imaging studies of S(^(1)D)atoms formed following excitation on two intense absorption bands of gas phase D_(2)S molecules,centred at wave-lengths~139.1 and~129.1 nm.DS–D bond fission is the dominant fragmentation pathway at these wavelengths,yielding SD fragments in both the ground(X)and excited(A)electronic states.Most S(^(1)D)atoms arising via 21A′21A′the rival S atom elimination channel when exciting at~139.1 nm are formed with D_(2)partners,in a wide range of rovibrational levels.The partially resolved structure in the total translational energy distributions,P(ET),derived from the S(^(1)D)atom images,implies two dynamical routes into S(^(1)D)+D_(2)products following non-adiabatic coupling from the photo-excited Rydberg state to the dissociative potential energy surface(PES).Similar D_(2)products are evident in the P(ET)spectra derived from analysis of S(^(1)D)images from D_(2)S photolysis at~129.1 nm,but their contribution is overshadowed by a feature attributable to three-body dissociation to S(^(1)D)+2D fragments.These atomic products are deemed to arise via a natural extension of the dynamics responsible for the previously observed highly rotationally excited SD(A)fragments arising via the rival S–D bond fission pathway:asymmetric bond extension together with a dramatic opening of the interbond angle driven by torques generated after coupling to the highly anisotropic 2^(1)A′PES,leading to a centripetally-driven break-up.展开更多
Simulating U(1) quantum gauge theories with spatial dimensions greater than one is of great physical significance. Here we propose a simple realization of U(1) gauge theory with Rydberg and Rydberg-dressed atom arrays...Simulating U(1) quantum gauge theories with spatial dimensions greater than one is of great physical significance. Here we propose a simple realization of U(1) gauge theory with Rydberg and Rydberg-dressed atom arrays. Within the experimentally accessible range, we find that the various aspects of the U(1) gauge theory can be well simulated, such as the emergence of topological sectors, incommensurability, and the Rokhsar–Kivelson point that hosts deconfined charge excitations and degenerate topological sectors. Our proposal is promising to implement experimentally and exhibits pronounced quantum dynamics.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.12274131)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology (Grant No.2024ZD0300101)。
文摘Optical non-reciprocity is a fundamental phenomenon in photonics.It is crucial for developing devices that rely on directional signal control,such as optical isolators and circulators.However,most research in this field has focused on systems in equilibrium or steady states.In this work,we demonstrate a room-temperature Rydberg atomic platform where the unidirectional propagation of light acts as a switch to mediate time-crystalline-like collective oscillations through atomic synchronization.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province of China(Grant No.2025AFB370)。
文摘The vortex dynamics after the initial ring dark solitons in two-component ultracold Rydberg atomic systems have been investigated.The two parameters characterizing the Rydberg long-range interaction—namely,the Rydberg strength and the blockade radius—along with the initial depth,are identified as the main factors that affect the vortex dynamics.In the absence of Rydberg soft-core potential and spin-orbit coupling,the late vortex dipoles move along x-or y-axis first.However,this work demonstrates that,with certain Rydberg strength and blockade radius,the late vortex dipoles move towards the edge at an oblique angle to the coordinate axes,and it reveals that the Rydberg nonlocal nonlinear interaction shortens the lifetime of late vortices.When the intra-component and inter-component Rydberg strengths are different,the backgrounds of the two components gradually complement each other,and the lifetime of late vortices is significantly shortened.The presented results show that the Rydberg dressing breaks the rule that the initial average depth determines the number and paths of vortices.The motion features of vortex dipoles in the ultracold Rydberg atomic system have been ascertained,and their directions of movement can be predicted to some degree based on the rotation directions and initial positions of the vortices.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (Grant No.24DP2600202)the National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No.2024YFB4504002)+2 种基金Industrial Technology Development Research Program of Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanicsthe National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.92165107)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (Grant Nos.2024M753359 for S.J.and2022M723270 for X.W.)。
文摘Recently, the rapid progress of quantum sensing research reveals that Rydberg atoms have great potential in becoming high-precision centimeter-scale antennas for low-frequency fields. In order to facilitate efficient and reliable detection of low-frequency fields via Rydberg atoms, we designed and implemented a heterodyne method based on the linear response to external signals under the condition of Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency(EIT). Instead of relying on observing changes in the absorption of light by Rydberg atoms, our method focuses on the phase modulation effect on the probe laser induced by low-frequency fields via the Rydberg EIT mechanism and utilizes a special demodulation process to accurately retrieve signals including both amplitude and phase. The general principles of our method apply to both electric and magnetic fields, and it is even possible to realize a combination of both functionalities in the same apparatus. In particular, we experimentally demonstrate the full cycle of operations with respect to both cases. In measuring low-frequency electric fields,we discover that the Rydberg dipole–dipole interaction among atoms induces a linear superposition of Rydberg states with different angular momentum, generating a first-order response corresponding to the signature of the linear Stark effect. As Rydberg atoms have excellent coupling strengths with electric fields, our results indicate that our method can hopefully achieve high-precision performance for practical tasks in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12234020,12474281,12450403,and 12274461)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(Grant No.2022RC1193)。
文摘This letter demonstrates an experimental approach to measuring the angular-momentum-resolved population of excited states in laser-produced argon ions.By measuring the spectra of free induction decay emissions corresponding to the resonant transitions between Rydberg states,the relative population of the Rydberg states is obtained with known Einstein A-coefficients.This study deepens the mechanistic understanding of coherent dynamics in laser-driven ionic excited states,and establishes experimental benchmarks essential for validating and refining advanced quantum kinetic models in strong-field physics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 12121004, 12274273, and 12450402)the Science and Technology Department of Hubei Province (No. 2020CFA029)+1 种基金CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research (No. YSBR-091)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association CAS (No. 2021328)。
文摘The ultrafast excitation dynamics of atoms and molecules exposed to circularly polarized two-color(CPTC)laser fields constitute a fascinating topic in attosecond science. Although extensive research has established the relationship between the Rydberg state excitation(RSE) yields and the CPTC field parameters, such as field amplitude ratios and helicity of two components, the role of the relative phase(φ) in modulating RSE efficiency remains unclear. In this work, we theoretically investigate the φ dependence of RSE and ionization yields in the co-rotating and counter-rotating circularly polarized two-color(CPTC) few-cycle laser fields by a semiclassical model. We find that, in co-rotating CPTC fields, both RSE and ionization yields display pronounced oscillations as a function of φ and these oscillations are significantly suppressed in the counter-rotating configuration, particularly for ionization yields. Moreover, the ratio of RSE to ionization yields exhibits an out-of-phase oscillatory pattern between low-and high-intensity regimes. These results can be comprehended by the unique feature of φ dependence of CPTC few-cycle fields, based on our semiclassical analysis. Our results demonstrate that phase-controlled CPTC fields offer a versatile tool for steering ultrafast ionization and RSE dynamics of atoms and molecules.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.T2495252,12104279,and 123B2062)+2 种基金the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(Grant No.2021ZD0302100)the Fund for Shanxi“1331 Project”Key Subjects Constructionthe Bairen Project of Shanxi Province。
文摘Increasing the number of atoms that interact with microwave fields represents a promising strategy for enhancing the sensitivity of Rydberg atom-based superheterodyne receivers.Nevertheless,the practical implementation of this approach is impeded by adverse effects such as excitation saturation of Rydberg atoms and power broadening.Here,we demonstrate enhanced microwave field measurements based on two specific velocity groups of atoms,simultaneously addressed by dual-channel probe beams in a Sagnac loop interferometer.The application of resonance detuning in two-photon excitation enables selective addressing of atoms moving along the beam direction,thereby significantly mitigating atomic transit noise.At 7.97 GHz,our method yields a 3 dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio(SNR),achieving a sensitivity of 10.7 nV·cm^(−1)·Hz^(−1/2).This approach offers a viable pathway to further improve the sensitivity of Rydberg atom-based microwave electrometers.
基金the fundings from National Key R&D Program of China (Grant No. 2022YFA1404002)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. T2495253, U20A20218, 61525504, and 61435011)+4 种基金Anhui Initiative in Quantum Information Technologies (Grant No. AHY020200)Major Science and Technology Projects in Anhui Province (Grant No. 202203a13010001)Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Grant No. 2018490)the fundings from Anhui Provincial Department of Education (Grant No. YQZD2024061)Research Program of Higher Education Institutions in Anhui Province (Grant No. 2024AH050645)。
文摘Developing microwave electric field sensing based on Rydberg atoms has received significant attention due to its unique advantages. However, achieving effective coupling between Rydberg atoms and the microwave electric field in the sensing process is a challenging problem that greatly impacts the sensitivity. To address this, we propose using a microwave resonant cavity to enhance the effective coupling between the Rydberg atoms and the microwave electric field. In our experiment, Rydberg atoms are prepared via a three-photon excitation scheme, and the electric fields are measured without and with a microwave cavity in which the vapor cell is placed inside, respectively. As a result, we achieved an 18 dB enhancement of power sensitivity by adding the cavity,which is an effective enhancement in electric field pulse signal detection. This experimental testing provides a promising direction for enhancing the sensitivity of Rydberg atomic electric field sensors and paves the way for their application in precision electric field measurements.
基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-042)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12125508,11935020)+2 种基金Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(No.21XD1404100)the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai Branch(No.JCYJ-SHFY-2021-010).
文摘There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce a swift characterization method for THz spectroscopy that utilizes a THz-to-optical conversion system in a warm atomic vapor cell.By subtracting the photoluminescence(PL)spectra of cesium atoms with the THz field from those without the THz field,we obtained differential PL spectra that effectively characterized the 0.548 THz field.The differential PL spectra of Rydberg atoms offer the opportunity to quantify the THz field’s intensity and frequency,potentially paving the way for the development of THz spectroscopy based on warm atomic vapor cells.
基金supported by the Department of Education of Liaoning Province(Grant Nos.LJKZ1015,LJ2020005,LJKZZ20220120)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(Grant Nos.2020-BS-234,2021-MS-317,2022-MS-372)the Program of Liaoning Bai Qian Wan Talents Program(Grant No.2021921096)。
文摘Conversion between different types of entangled states is an interesting problem in quantum mechanics.But research on the conversion between the Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger(GHZ)state and Knill-Laflamme-Milburn(KLM)state in an atomic system has not been reported.In this paper,we propose a scheme to realize the interconversion(one-step)between the GHZ state and KLM state with Rydberg atoms.By utilizing Rydberg-mediated interactions,we simplify the system.By combining a Lie-transform-based pulse design,the evolution path is built up to realize interconversion of the GHZ state and KLM state.The numerical simulation result shows that the present scheme is robust against decoherence and operational imperfection.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant Nos.CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX0880 and CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX1187)the Fund from Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications(Grants Nos.A2024-33 and A2023-54).
文摘We investigate the sensitivity of a Rydberg atom-based microwave sensor under two polarization configurations as a function of local oscillator(LO)microwave field strength.By employing parallel and perpendicular alignments of laser and microwave polarizations in our experimental setup,we study the Autler-Townes(AT)splitting spectrum and optical response of probe transmission,and analyze their sensing effects.The results show that the parallel polarization configuration offers higher gain and better sensitivity than the perpendicular configuration.We achieve a sensitivity of 4.150(69)nV·cm^(-1)·Hz^(-1/2)at an LO microwave field strength of 1.74 mV/cm.This work demonstrates the significant role of polarization alignment on the performance of Rydberg atom-based microwave sensors.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. U22B2095)the Civil Aerospace Technology Research Project (Grant No. D010103)。
文摘The Rydberg atom-based receiver, as a novel type of antenna, demonstrates broad application prospects in the field of microwave communications. However, since Rydberg atomic receivers are nonlinear systems, mismatches between the parameters of the received amplitude modulation(AM) signals and the system's linear workspace and demodulation operating points can cause severe distortion in the demodulated signals. To address this, the article proposes a method for determining the operational parameters based on the mean square error(MSE) and total harmonic distortion(THD) assessments and presents strategies for optimizing the system's operational parameters focusing on linear response characteristics(LRC) and linear dynamic range(LDR). Specifically, we employ a method that minimizes the MSE to define the system's linear workspace, thereby ensuring the system has a good LRC while maximizing the LDR. To ensure that the signal always operates within the linear workspace, an appropriate carrier amplitude is set as the demodulation operating point. By calculating the THD at different operating points, the LRC performance within different regions of the linear workspace is evaluated, and corresponding optimization strategies based on the range of signal strengths are proposed. Moreover, to more accurately restore the baseband signal, we establish a mapping relationship between the carrier Rabi frequency and the transmitted power of the probe light, and optimize the slope of the linear demodulation function to reduce the MSE to less than 0.8×10^(-4). Finally, based on these methods for determining the operational parameters, we explore the effects of different laser Rabi frequencies on the system performance, and provide optimization recommendations. This research provides robust support for the design of high-performance Rydberg atom-based AM receivers.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11874004, 1124019, 12204137, and 12404299)the Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 122QN302)supported by the specific research fund of The Innovation Platform for Academicians of Hainan Province (Grant Nos. YSPTZX202215 and YSPTZX202207)。
文摘In the regime of Rydberg electromagnetically induced transparency, we study the correlated behaviors between the transmission spectra of a pair of probe fields passing through respective parallel one-dimensional cold Rydberg ensembles.Due to the van der Waals(vdW) interactions between Rydberg atoms, each ensemble exhibits a local optical nonlinearity,where the output EIT spectra are sensitive to both the input probe intensity and the photonic statistics. More interestingly,a nonlocal optical nonlinearity emerges between two spatially separated ensembles, as the probe transmissivity and probe correlation at the exit of one Rydberg ensemble can be manipulated by the probe field at the input of the other Rydberg ensemble. Realizing correlated Rydberg EITs holds great potential for applications in quantum control, quantum network,quantum walk and so on.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12274045)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12347101)the Program of the State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Optics Devices(Grant No.KF202211).
文摘The anisotropic Dicke model offers a platform for the exploration of numerous quantum many-body phenomena.Here,we propose a Floquet-engineered scheme to realize such a system with strong dipole-dipole interactions using Rydberg atom arrays in an optical cavity.By periodically modulating the microwave fields,the anisotropic parameter can be precisely controlled and tuned between zero and one,enabling the system to transition smoothly from being purely dominated by rotating-wave terms to being exclusively governed by counter-rotating wave excitations.Leveraging this tunability,we demonstrate enhanced preparation of adiabatic superradiant and superradiant solid phases where symmetryprotected energy gaps suppress undesired level crossings.Our approach,combining Rydberg interactions and cavitymediated long-range correlations,establishes a versatile framework for the quantum simulation of light-matter interactions and the exploration of exotic many-body phases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22241304,22225303,22403091,22173100)the Major Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42494850 and 42494853)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC Center for Chemical Dynamics(No.22288201))the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Nos.XDB0970000 and XDB0970200)the Innovation Program for Quantum Science and Technology(No.2021ZD0303304)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2402046)the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.ZDSYS20200421111001787)Zhenxing Li thanks the Guangdong Science and Technology Program(No.2025A1515012671)。
文摘We report high-resolution velocity map imaging studies of S(^(1)D)atoms formed following excitation on two intense absorption bands of gas phase D_(2)S molecules,centred at wave-lengths~139.1 and~129.1 nm.DS–D bond fission is the dominant fragmentation pathway at these wavelengths,yielding SD fragments in both the ground(X)and excited(A)electronic states.Most S(^(1)D)atoms arising via 21A′21A′the rival S atom elimination channel when exciting at~139.1 nm are formed with D_(2)partners,in a wide range of rovibrational levels.The partially resolved structure in the total translational energy distributions,P(ET),derived from the S(^(1)D)atom images,implies two dynamical routes into S(^(1)D)+D_(2)products following non-adiabatic coupling from the photo-excited Rydberg state to the dissociative potential energy surface(PES).Similar D_(2)products are evident in the P(ET)spectra derived from analysis of S(^(1)D)images from D_(2)S photolysis at~129.1 nm,but their contribution is overshadowed by a feature attributable to three-body dissociation to S(^(1)D)+2D fragments.These atomic products are deemed to arise via a natural extension of the dynamics responsible for the previously observed highly rotationally excited SD(A)fragments arising via the rival S–D bond fission pathway:asymmetric bond extension together with a dramatic opening of the interbond angle driven by torques generated after coupling to the highly anisotropic 2^(1)A′PES,leading to a centripetally-driven break-up.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos. 2022YFA1404204 and 2022YFA1403700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12274086, 11534001 and 11925402)+5 种基金funding from the National Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 12274046, 11874094, 12147102, and 12347101)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation (Grant No. CSTB2022NSCQ-JQX0018)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. 2021CDJZYJH-003)Xiaomi Foundation/Xiaomi Young Talents Programthe supports of the start-up funding of Westlake Universitysupport from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through Discovery Grants。
文摘Simulating U(1) quantum gauge theories with spatial dimensions greater than one is of great physical significance. Here we propose a simple realization of U(1) gauge theory with Rydberg and Rydberg-dressed atom arrays. Within the experimentally accessible range, we find that the various aspects of the U(1) gauge theory can be well simulated, such as the emergence of topological sectors, incommensurability, and the Rokhsar–Kivelson point that hosts deconfined charge excitations and degenerate topological sectors. Our proposal is promising to implement experimentally and exhibits pronounced quantum dynamics.
