Day 911: Optical Tweezer Arrays

Learning Objectives

• •**Derive the optical dipole potential** from the AC Stark shift and atomic polarizability
• •**Calculate trap frequencies and depths** for alkali atoms in focused Gaussian beams
• •**Compare AOD and SLM approaches** for generating reconfigurable atom arrays
• •**Design tweezer array geometries** for specific quantum computing applications
• •**Analyze heating mechanisms** and atom lifetime limitations in optical traps
• •**Implement numerical simulations** of trap potentials and atomic motion

Today's Schedule (7 hours)