PROF. ROBIN COTE
University of Connecticut (Physics Department)

"Ultracold Rydberg atoms and their application to quantum information"

ABSTRACT:
In recent years, a lot of new developments involving
Rydberg atoms have taken place. From the prediction
and detection of ultra-long range molecules, to the
observation of the predicted blockade mechanism, to
realization of quantum gates with two atoms. In this talk,
I will review some of the latest results, and discuss
some future investigations relying on Rydberg atoms.