Chiral Rydberg states of laser cooled atoms for studying interactions with chiral molecules (A06)

• Subject Area: Optics, Quantum Optics and Physics of Atoms, Molecules and Plasmas
• Term: since 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 328961117

Using quantum state preparation techniques, we will generate chiral states in the electronic wavefunction of Rydberg atoms. We will study mutual interactions between chiral Rydberg atoms and compare the experi-mental results with quantum field theoretical predictions. The obtained results will be used to realize chiral discrimination of molecules. Optimized parameters will be identified to maximize the chiral sensitivity.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1319: Extreme light for sensing and driving molecular chirality (ELCH)
• Applicant Institution: Universität Kassel
• Project Head: Professor Dr. Kilian Singer