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Physicists harness superradiant state to study dynamic phase transitions, mirroring water cycle and Higgs field condensation. The experiment introduces a controlled coupling to the environment, expanding scope for understanding imperfect crystallization and defects.
Researchers at the University of Chicago observed three exotic, gigantic molecules with a geometric scaling phenomenon, where one molecule is about 5 times larger than the previous one. The findings follow Vitaly Efimov's theoretical prediction in 1970 and demonstrate the power of quantum mechanics.
A team of researchers using a quantum simulator discovered that ultracold atoms can switch from non-interacting to strongly interacting in just one millisecond. The study found that this rapid change is due to diffusion, which affects the magnetism of the atoms.
Researchers at the University of Otago have created a system that can precisely split minute clouds of ultracold atoms into 32 daughter clouds. The 'optical tweezers' unit uses intense laser beams to manipulate and control the atoms, enabling new tools for probing microscopic structures.
Physicists have successfully simulated the evolution of the early universe using ultracold cesium atoms. The experiment replicated patterns resembling the cosmic microwave background radiation, shedding light on the universe's origins. By studying these patterns, researchers can better understand the universe's structure and properties.
Researchers have pioneered a method to chill molecules using an ultracold cloud of calcium atoms and molecular ions, enabling the creation of hundreds of different molecules. This breakthrough brings scientists closer to building a computer that doesn't work with zeros and ones but with quantum mechanical objects.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have discovered pre-thermalization, where an intermediate state emerges between an ordered initial state and statistical equilibrium. This state exhibits some equilibrium properties but retains distinct order for a remarkably long time.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley have made the first direct observations of distinctly quantum optical effects - amplification and squeezing - in an optomechanical system. The findings point toward low-power quantum optical devices and enhanced detection of gravitational waves.
Researchers at the University of Chicago experimentally demonstrate quantum criticality in ultracold atoms, a phenomenon that may connect the atomic realm to deep questions of cosmology. This breakthrough could lead to simulations of the early universe by studying systems in states of quantum criticality.
Physicists at NIST have developed a method to manipulate atoms' internal states using lasers, revealing new interactions that could aid in designing materials for quantum computing. This technique allows researchers to simulate complicated systems and observe their behavior in slow motion.
Scientists at NIST and UM create a toroidal Bose-Einstein condensate with ultracold sodium atoms, exhibiting superfluidity and persistent flow. The circuit includes a tunable weak link barrier that controls the atom current to specific values.
Physicists at JQI successfully demonstrated spin-orbit coupling in a gas of bosonic rubidium atoms, opening new possibilities for studying fundamental physics. The technique also showed promise for creating novel interactions between fermions, which could lead to breakthroughs in topological quantum computation and superconductivity.
Researchers design and characterize a field-switchable nanomagnetic atom mirror, which can manipulate atoms by applying magnetic fields. The technology could be applied to devices that trap and confine atoms, potentially leading to breakthroughs in quantum computing.
Researchers directly observe chemical exchange processes in an ultracold sample of cesium atoms and Feshbach molecules, allowing for controlled study of chemical reactions. This breakthrough opens a new avenue to study diverse chemical reactions using ultracold quantum gases.
JQI researchers have created 'synthetic' magnetic fields for ultracold gas atoms by tricking them into behaving like electrically charged particles. This demonstration paves the way for studying the complex natural phenomena involving charged particles in magnetic fields and may contribute to an exotic new form of quantum computing.
Researchers used laser light to create synthetic magnetism in neutral atoms, allowing for unprecedented control over quantum systems. This breakthrough enables the study of phenomena such as electrons in magnetic fields and has potential applications in quantum computing and information science.
Researchers have developed a quantum gas microscope that allows them to observe single atoms at extremely low temperatures, exhibiting bizarre behavior. The device enables the study of novel quantum materials and simulations of condensed matter systems.
Researchers at NIST and University of Maryland have found that radio-frequency waves can influence atomic collisions in rubidium atoms, allowing for finer control over their interactions. This discovery could lead to the creation of exotic states of matter and more complex arrangements of ultracold atoms.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck experimentally prove the existence of four-body loss resonances closely tied to Efimov trimer states, providing strong evidence for these new universal states. This achievement marks an important step towards simplifying laws for complex interactions in few-body physics.
Physicists at NIST and the University of Maryland have proposed a method for creating a supersolid, an exotic state of matter that behaves as both a solid and a friction-free superfluid. The team identified clear experimental signatures, verifying the simultaneous existence of these properties in ultracold atoms.
Researchers have devised an experimental arrangement to mimic the behavior of electrons in Dirac's theory. The atoms will show Zitterbewegung, a never-before-seen motion, which could provide insight into electron behavior beyond observational scrutiny.
Physicists at the University of Rochester have developed a device that can generate and trap huge numbers of elusive ultracold polar molecules. This breakthrough technology, called TWIST, allows for the efficient production of these molecules, which are crucial for creating exotic artificial crystals and stable quantum computers.
The Penn State researchers developed a new method to measure the phase shifts resulting from atomic collisions in ultracold cesium atoms. This technique allows for the detection of s-wave phase shifts independent of atom density, paving the way for breakthroughs in atomic physics and potential applications in Bose-Einstein condensates,...
Researchers at NIST have developed a technique that uses noise patterns in ultracold atoms to reveal hidden structural patterns, including spacing between atoms and cloud size. This method has the potential to aid in designing more efficient quantum computers.
Physicists simulated gases in optical lattices to study the behavior of electrons in materials. They found that electron blocking occurs even when the lattice would normally be a good conductor, and interference effects form natural fractal patterns.
Researchers at JILA used noise patterns in images of ultracold potassium clouds to visualize entangled atom pairs, shedding light on a key phenomenon in quantum physics. The discovery could have implications for the development of quantum computers and highly sensitive measurement techniques.
Researchers develop a new trap to confine Bose-Einstein condensates using light, enabling the manipulation of ultracold atoms. The team observes a Feshbach resonance for the first time in ultracold atoms, opening up new possibilities for studying and controlling this form of matter.