Spinor Bose gases: Symmetries, magnetism, and quantum dynamics
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- 26 July 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Physical Society (APS) in Reviews of Modern Physics
- Vol. 85 (3), 1191-1244
- https://doi.org/10.1103/revmodphys.85.1191
Abstract
Spinor Bose gases form a family of quantum fluids manifesting both magnetic order and superfluidity. This article reviews experimental and theoretical progress in understanding the static and dynamic properties of these fluids. The connection between system properties and the rotational symmetry properties of the atomic states and their interactions are investigated. Following a review of the experimental techniques used for characterizing spinor gases, their mean-field and many-body ground states, both in isolation and under the application of symmetry-breaking external fields, are discussed. These states serve as the starting point for understanding low-energy dynamics, spin textures, and topological defects, effects of magnetic-dipole interactions, and various nonequilibrium collective spin-mixing phenomena. The paper aims to form connections and establish coherence among the vast range of works on spinor Bose gases, so as to point to open questions and future research opportunities.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.85.119117 MoreReceived 9 May 2012Published 26 July 2013© 2013 American Physical SocietyKeywords
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