Versatile optical accordion lattices using binary phase transmission gratings

TL;DR

This paper introduces a method to create highly uniform, tunable optical lattices using binary-phase transmission gratings, enhancing quantum simulation and networking capabilities.

Contribution

The authors develop a versatile technique for optical accordion lattices with high uniformity, contrast, and efficiency, suitable for quantum technologies.

Findings

Lattices with adjustable periods suitable for optical nanofibers.

High uniformity and contrast in generated lattices.

Enhanced power efficiency of the optical lattices.

Abstract

Optical accordion lattices are routinely used in quantum simulation and quantum computation experiments to tune optical lattice spacings. Here, we present a technique for creating tunable optical lattices using binary-phase transmission gratings. Lattices generated using this technique have high uniformity, contrast, lattice spacing tunability, and power efficiencies. These attributes are crucial for exploring collective quantum phenomena in highly ordered atomic arrays coupled to optical waveguides for quantum networking and quantum simulation. In this paper, we demonstrate adjustable-period lattices that are ideally suited for use with optical nanofibers.