Site-resolved imaging of a bosonic Mott insulator using ytterbium atoms
Martin Miranda, Ryotaro Inoue, Naoki Tambo +1 more
We demonstrate site-resolved imaging of a strongly correlated quantum system without relying on laser cooling techniques during fluorescence imaging. We observe the formation of Mott shells in the insulating regime and realize thermometry in an atomic cloud. This work proves the feasibility of the noncooled approach and opens the door to extending the detection technology to new atomic species.
arXiv:1704.07060•Physical Review A•Oct 25, 2017•24 citations