Preparing low entropy states in a Quantum Matter Synthesizer

In the Quantum Matter Synthesizer (QMS) quantum simulation platform, we aim to integrate optical lattices and optical tweezer array to realize coherent manipulation of individual atoms in a many-body system. In this talk, I will describe our progress toward deterministically preparing atoms in low entropy states in an optical lattice. After loading cesium atoms into a two-dimensional optical lattice, we employ degenerate Raman-sideband cooling and electromagnetically induced transparency cooling to remove excess entropy. We will then perform operations on single atoms using tweezers created with a digital micromirror device (DMD).