Creating nonclassical states of bose-einstein condensates by dephasing collisions

Nir Bar-Gill*, D. D.Bhaktavatsala Rao, Gershon Kurizki

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Abstract

We show, using an exactly solvable model, that nonlinear dynamics is induced in a double-well Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) by collisions with a thermal reservoir. This dynamics can facilitate the creation of phase or number squeezing and, at longer times, the creation of macroscopic nonclassical superposition states. Enhancement of these effects is possible by loading the reservoir atoms into an optical lattice.

Original languageEnglish
Article number010404
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume107
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

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