Qudit encoding in Rydberg blockaded arrays of atoms (2502.06465v1)

Abstract: We propose a protocol to realize arbitrary state synthesis and unitary operations on a qudit encoded in the dressed states of a Rydberg blockaded array of three-level atoms. This system is in isomorphism with the Jaynes-Cummings model and acts as an artificial molecule where we can precisely control the structure of the energy levels through the parameters of the laser driving the upper transition. Control of the qudit state is possible through pulse sequences of the laser driving the lower transition. We estimate the fidelity of our protocol for realizing arbitrary unitaries and discuss the influence of the finite lifetime of the Rydberg state. Our work paves the way to process quantum information with Rydbgerg blockaded arrays of atoms as an alternative to atom qubit arrays.