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We simulate the dynamics of Rydberg atoms resonantly exchanging energy via two-, three-, and four-body dipole-dipole interactions in a one-dimensional array. Using simplified models of a realistic experimental system, we study the initial-state survival probability, mean level spacing, spread of entanglement, and properties of the energy eigenstates. By exploring a range of disorders and interaction strengths, we find regions in parameter space where the three- and four-body dynamics either fail to thermalize or do so slowly. The interplay between the stronger hopping and weaker field-tuned interactions gives rise to quantum many-body scar states, which play a critical role in slowing the dynamics of the three- and four-body interactions. Published by the American Physical Society2024
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Emergent limit cycles, chaos, and bistability in driven-dissipative atomic arrays
We analyze the driven-dissipative dynamics of subwavelength periodic atomic arrays in free space, where atoms interact via light-induced dipole-dipole interactions. We find that depending on the system parameters, the underlying mean-field model allows four different types of dynamics at late times: a single monostable steady state solution, bistability (where two stable steady state solutions exist), limit cycles and chaotic dynamics. We provide conditions on the parameters required to realize the different solutions in the thermodynamic limit. In this limit, only the monostable or bistable regime can be accessed for the parameter values accessible via light-induced dipole-dipole interactions. For finite size periodic arrays, however, we find that the mean-field dynamics of the many-body system also exhibit limit cycles and chaotic behavior. Notably, the emergence of chaotic dynamics does not rely on the randomness of an external control parameter but arises solely due to the interplay of coherent drive and dissipation. Published by the American Physical Society2025
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- PAR ID:
- 10581672
- Publisher / Repository:
- Physical Review Research
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- Physical Review Research
- Volume:
- 7
- Issue:
- 1
- ISSN:
- 2643-1564
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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