Bose-Einstein condensates beyond mean field theory: quantum backreaction as decoherence

A. Vardi, J. R. Anglin

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Abstract

Quantum corrections to the Gross-Pitaevski mean field theory (MFT) were measured in a two-mode Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) under currently achievable experimental conditions. A simple theory was derived that accurately predicts the leading quantum corrections and the quantum break time.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)568-571
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume86
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 Jan 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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