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  • Condensed-matter physics
  • Quantum simulation
  • Topological matter

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  • Controllable fermionic quantum systems are crucial for exploring condensed-matter physics.
  • Semiconductor quantum dots offer promise for quantum simulation due to strong quantum correlations.
  • Simulating the many-body Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model has been challenging due to difficulties in engineering long-range interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To realize both trivial and topological phases of the many-body SSH model using a controllable fermionic quantum system.
  • To demonstrate the capability of engineered quantum dots for simulating complex quantum Hamiltonians.
  • To showcase a highly controllable quantum system for future simulations of strongly interacting electrons.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized precision-placed atoms in silicon with strong Coulomb confinement.
  • Engineered six all-epitaxial in-plane gates to tune energy levels in a linear array of ten quantum dots.
  • Leveraged subnanometre precision gate engineering in a staggered design to control intercell and intracell electron transport.

Main Results:

  • Successfully realized both trivial and topological phases of the many-body SSH model.
  • Observed clear signatures of the topological phase with two conductance peaks at quarter-filling.
  • Contrasted the topological phase with the ten conductance peaks of the trivial phase, demonstrating distinct quantum behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The engineered quantum dot system provides a highly controllable platform for quantum simulation.
  • This work overcomes previous challenges in simulating the many-body SSH model.
  • The demonstrated system is valuable for future research on strongly interacting electrons and topological matter.