Efficient generation and properties of mesoscopic quantum superposition states in an attractive Bose-Einstein condensate threaded by a potential barrier

Alexej I. Streltsov, Ofir E. Alon, Lorenz S. Cederbaum

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Abstract

The dynamics of a low-dimensional ultracold attractive Bose gas threaded by a potential barrier is studied by solving the time-dependent many-boson Schrödinger equation. It is shown that quantum superposition states of two (or more) distinct mesoscopic Bose clouds can be formed. We demonstrate the efficiency and robustness of this proposed preparation scheme and characterize the properties of the generated quantum superposition states.

Original languageEnglish
Article number091004
JournalJournal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume42
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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