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Predicting spinor condensate dynamics from simple principles
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Autor/a:
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Moreno-Cardoner, M.; Mur Petit, Jordi; Guilleumas, Montserrat; Polls Martí, Artur; Sanpera Trigueros, Anna; Lewenstein, M.
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Otros autores:
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Universitat de Barcelona |
Abstract:
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We study the spin dynamics of quasi-one-dimensional F=1 condensates both at zero and finite temperatures for arbitrary initial spin configurations. The rich dynamical evolution exhibited by these nonlinear systems is explained by surprisingly simple principles: minimization of energy at zero temperature and maximization of entropy at high temperature. Our analytical results for the homogeneous case are corroborated by numerical simulations for confined condensates in a wide variety of initial conditions. These predictions compare qualitatively well with recent experimental observations and can, therefore, serve as a guidance for ongoing experiments. |
Materia(s):
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-Dinàmica molecular -Teoria quàntica -Molecular dynamics -Quantum theory |
Derechos:
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(c) American Physical Society, 2007
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Tipo de documento:
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Artículo Artículo - Versión publicada |
Editor:
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American Physical Society
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