We present the theoretical
analysis of a two-qubit quantum logic gate based on controlled cold-atom
collisions of neutral atoms confined in a 1D optical lattice with
polarization gradient. The qubit consists of the two lowest bound
levels of the optical potential and the collision is controlled
by rotating the polarization of the lasers used to create the lattice.
Due to the presence of the lasers, atoms acquire an induced dipole
moment and the collision takes place through the long-range dipole-dipole
interaction. From the temporal evolution of the system we obtain
a truth-table different from the predicted for collisions described
by the Fermi potential. |