Abstract
Quantum simulations of strongly-correlated matter are among the most exciting applications of quantum devices, but realizing practical quantum advantage for such problems is challenging. In this talk, I will outline recent advancements toward enabling programmable simulations using reconfigurable Rydberg atom arrays. I will detail our ongoing efforts to simulate interesting Hamiltonians with digital circuits, motivated by models from chemistry and materials science. Following this, I will discuss our recent realization of error-correcting quantum circuits and share new findings on the characteristics of the emergent logical noise model. Finally, I will conclude with a brief perspective on how these tools can facilitate the exploration of open quantum systems on near-term devices.