A cloud-accessible, programmable quantum simulator based on two-dimensional neutral atom arrays*

Neutral atom arrays recently emerged as one the leading platforms for large-scale quantum computing and simulations. These systems offer a variety of possible qubit encodings with long coherence times, along with exceptional programmability and reconfigurability of the array geometry and qubit connectivity. In addition, strong, highly coherent coupling between the qubits can be achieved using Rydberg states of the atoms. 

We will present QuEra Computing’s progress towards a cloud-accessible, programable quantum simulator based on a two-dimensional array of Rubidium atoms in reconfigurable optical tweezers. We will discuss our progress in array preparation and atom cooling using lambda-molasses, along with initial benchmarking measurements.