Many-Body Physics with Rydberg Atoms: Quantum Simulation and Non-equilibrium Dynamics
arXiv:2607.11038
This review surveys recent theoretical and experimental progress in using strongly interacting Rydberg atoms to study many‑body physics, quantum simulation, and non‑equilibrium dynamics in dense ensembles and reconfigurable atomic arrays.
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.
arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:2402.13657 by other authors