Ian Spielman is a distinguished physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) who has been a NIST Fellow since 2015. He specializes in the intersection of condensed matter and atomic physics, focusing on creating and studying complex quantum systems using ultra-cold atoms.
Spielman’s current research projects include:
1. Generating synthetic magnetic fields for neutral particles using optical and magnetic configurations, allowing them to mimic charged particles in magnetic fields.
2. Controlling interaction Hamiltonians in 40K atoms using Feshbach resonances.
3. Studying 87Rb atoms in optical lattices to realize the 2D Bose-Hubbard model.
4. Creating artificial gauge fields using RF fields from an atom chip.
These projects contribute to advancing our understanding of quantum systems and their potential applications in quantum standards and related technologies.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/people/ian-spielman
Keywords: many-body systems, synthetic gauge fields, Feshbach resonances, optical lattices, Bose-Hubbard model
