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SUMMARY:Quantum simulation of lattice gauge theories with neutral atoms in
  optical lattices - Monica Aidelsburger (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität M
 ünchen)
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DESCRIPTION:Quantum simulation provides a powerful route to exploring comp
 lex many-body systems beyond classical computation. A key frontier is the 
 realization of lattice gauge theories (LGTs)\, which underpin much of mode
 rn physics - from high-energy theory to condensed matter and cosmology. Im
 plementing LGTs with neutral atoms in optical lattices promises to greatly
  expand the reach of analog quantum simulation and to bridge diverse areas
  of research. However\, local gauge symmetries do not naturally emerge in 
 cold-atom systems and must be engineered. Moreover\, the infinite-dimensio
 nal Hilbert space of gauge links poses additional challenges. Quantum link
  models (QLMs)\, which replace continuous gauge fields by finite-dimension
 al spin operators\, offer a practical path toward experimental implementat
 ions. I will provide an overview of recent experimental advances with a fo
 cus on results obtained with neutral atoms in optical lattices.
LOCATION:Seminar Room 1\, Newton Institute
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