Methods to control and readout multilayer systems are scarce and unreliable, but highly desirable to access quantum simulation of layered materials or to improve detection and manipulation of two-dimensional systems. We implemented a highly-stable bichromatic superlattice in the vertical direction to realize tunable bilayer systems. To circumvent the high background fluorescence of adjacent layers during single-particle resolved readout, we used robust charge pumping to separate two layers vertically by 21um. As a first application, we used the superlattice to gain full spin- and density-resolution of two-dimensional Fermi-Hubbard systems, which is highly sought after for quantum gas microscopy.

The complete publication can be found in PRL

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