Abstract
Rydberg excitation plays a pivotal role in quantum computing, specifically in implementing two-qubit quantum gates. In our group, we are currently attempting to perform Rydberg excitation of Rubidium atoms located in optical tweezers for the purpose of quantum computing, by incorporating home-built Continuous Wave (CW) lasers. In our approach, instead of using the traditional Littrow configuration that uses a diffraction grating, we use an interference filter. We aim to use this homebuilt 780 nm laser along with a commercial 480 nm laser for Rydberg excitation. In this talk, I will briefly discuss the history of Rydberg excitation in our group and highlight the key differences between the previous system and our proposed system. I will then present the latest results from the lab, and finally end with the future plans with our new system.
