Tools for quantum simulation with ultracold atoms in optical lattices

Understand

After many years of development of the basic tools, quantum simulation with ultracold atoms has now reached the level of maturity where it can be used to investigate complex quantum processes.

• Planning of new experiments and upgrading existing set-ups depends crucially on a broad overview of the available techniques, their specific advantages and limitations.
• This Technical Review aims to provide a comprehensive compendium of the state of the art.
• We discuss the basic principles, the available techniques and their current range of applications.