(2023) Shah, R. - Probing the Degree of Coherence through the Full 1D to 3D crossover[94].pdf (8.49 MB)
Probing the degree of coherence through the full 1D to 3D crossover
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posted on 2023-06-10, 06:33 authored by Fedja OrucevicFedja Orucevic, Robert Shah, Thomas BarrettThomas Barrett, Peter KruegerPeter Krueger, Andrea Colcelli, Andrea TrombettoniWe experimentally study a gas of quantum degenerate 87Rb atoms throughout the full dimensional crossover, from a one-dimensional (1D) system exhibiting phase fluctuations consistent with 1D theory to a three-dimensional (3D) phase-coherent system, thereby smoothly interpolating between these distinct, well-understood regimes. Using a hybrid trapping architecture combining an atom chip with a printed circuit board, we continuously adjust the system’s dimensionality over a wide range while measuring the phase fluctuations through the power spectrum of density ripples in time-of-flight expansion. Our measurements confirm that the chemical potential µ controls the departure of the system from 3D and that the fluctuations are dependent on both µ and the temperature T. Through a rigorous study we quantitatively observe how inside the crossover the dependence on T gradually disappears as the system becomes 3D. Throughout the entire crossover the fluctuations are shown to be determined by the relative occupation of 1D axial collective excitations.
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Journal
Physical Review LettersISSN
0031-9007Publisher
American Physical SocietyExternal DOI
Volume
130Page range
a123401 1-7Department affiliated with
- Physics and Astronomy Publications
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- Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Research Group Publications
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