Theoretical Investigations of Trapped Interacting Bose-Einstein Condensates
Abstract
Long-term Research Objective: This program supports theoretical investigations of the quantum degenerate systems of trapped and interacting atomic gas. Primary topics being addressed are: (1) To understand the properties of atomic Bose-Einstein condensates, in particular, the low energy excitations, dynamics of Bose-Einstein condensation, vortex states creation and detection. (2) Theoretical prospects for quantum degeneracy and the realization of BCS states for interacting fermionic atoms, and the understanding their properties. (3) Theoretical proposals for realizing practical coherent matter wave creation and output devices, the physics of atom lasers. S&T Objectives: Theoretical understanding of the quantum statistical behavior of trapped low temperature atom cloud and the development of atom laser theory. Approach: The theoretical studies require us to combine theoretical tools developed in the area of atomic physics, many-body statistical physics, and quantum optics. Numerical methods are developed for the solution of the low energy atomic scattering in the presence of an anisotropic interaction potential.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA365634
Entities
People
- Li You
Organizations
- Georgia Tech Research Corporation