Probing prethermalization and Floquet-Bloch dynamics with ultracold lithium in optical lattices

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Abstract

Ultracold lithium atoms in optical lattices serve as an adaptable platform for studying time dependent quantum systems. We report on experimental and theoretical characterization of prethermalization in a strongly-driven optical lattice with tunable interactions. We also discuss the creation and study of hybridized Floquet-Bloch bands using monochromatic and polychromatic driving.

Authors

  • Cora Fujiwara

    University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Ethan Simmons

    University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Kevin Singh

    University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Roshan Sajjad

    University of California Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara

  • Alec Cao

    University of California Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara

  • David Weld

    University of California Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara