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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum Optics
    • Atomic Physics
    • Nanophotonics

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    • Precise control of individual quantum emitters (ultracold atoms, trapped ions, solid-state emitters) is crucial for advanced quantum optics experiments.
    • Large aperture magnifying optics are essential for projecting diffraction-limited microscopic light patterns.
    • Existing methods often face limitations in achieving arbitrary beam shapes and precise aberration correction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a system for high-resolution, arbitrary microscopic beam shaping with full phase and amplitude control.
    • To demonstrate aberration correction capabilities for enhanced precision in light pattern generation.
    • To apply aberration-compensated beam shaping for single-site addressing in quantum gas microscopy.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized programmable amplitude holograms generated on a digital micromirror device (DMD).
    • Implemented a system capable of self-correcting and reducing optical aberrations to λ/50.
    • Demonstrated aberration-compensated beam shaping in an optical lattice setup.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved arbitrary microscopic beam shapes with full phase and amplitude control.
    • Demonstrated aberration correction for errors up to several wavelengths (λ), reducing them to λ/50.
    • Attained light pattern precision on the 10-4 level.
    • Successfully performed single-site addressing of 87Rb atoms in a quantum gas microscope.

    Conclusions:

    • Programmable holograms on DMDs enable precise control over light patterns for quantum experiments.
    • The developed system effectively corrects optical aberrations, significantly improving light pattern fidelity.
    • This technique facilitates high-resolution, single-site addressing in advanced quantum microscopy and atom manipulation.