Entanglement-Enhanced Electric Field Sensing Using Rydberg Atom Arrays
Faculty Mentor
Mark Edwards
Location
Russell Union Room 2080
Type of Research
On-going
Session Format
Oral Presentation
College
College of Science & Mathematics
Department
Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics
Abstract
Rydberg atoms, highly excited atomic states with strong dipole–dipole interactions, have emerged as excellent candidates for the construction of quantum sensors in recent years. However, it remains unclear how the use of entanglement and a Rydberg blockade can be utilized to improve the sensitivity of small atom arrays. This thesis aims to investigate the possibility of leveraging entanglement to build more precise small quantum sensors. We will develop a model for the Hamiltonian of these entangled sensors, including blockade effects, and simulate the response to an electric field using numerical simulations. We anticipate that this model will allow others to further amplify the performance of multi- atom array quantum sensors.
Program Description
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Start Date
4-23-2026 3:15 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 3:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Hamilton, James P., "Entanglement-Enhanced Electric Field Sensing Using Rydberg Atom Arrays" (2026). GS4 Student Scholars Symposium. 250.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/research_symposium/2026/2026/250
Entanglement-Enhanced Electric Field Sensing Using Rydberg Atom Arrays
Russell Union Room 2080
Rydberg atoms, highly excited atomic states with strong dipole–dipole interactions, have emerged as excellent candidates for the construction of quantum sensors in recent years. However, it remains unclear how the use of entanglement and a Rydberg blockade can be utilized to improve the sensitivity of small atom arrays. This thesis aims to investigate the possibility of leveraging entanglement to build more precise small quantum sensors. We will develop a model for the Hamiltonian of these entangled sensors, including blockade effects, and simulate the response to an electric field using numerical simulations. We anticipate that this model will allow others to further amplify the performance of multi- atom array quantum sensors.
