Prospects for p-wave paired BCS states of fermionic atoms
Abstract
We present theoretical prospects for creating p-wave paired BCS states of magnetic trapped fermionic atoms. Based on our earlier proposal of using dc electric fields to control both the strength and anisotropic characteristic of atom-atom interaction and our recently completed multi-channel atomic collision calculations we discover that p-wave pairing with K and Rb in the low field seeking maximum spin polarized state represent excellent choices for achieving superfluid BCS states; and may be realizable with current technology in laser cooling, magnetic trapping, and evaporative/sympathetic cooling, provided the required strong electric field can be applied. We also comment on the prospects of similar p-wave paired BCS states in Li, and more generally on creating other types exotic BCS states. Our study will open a new area in the vigorous pursuit to create a quantum degenerate fermionic atom vapor.
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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9906250,
title = {Prospects for p-wave paired BCS states of fermionic atoms},
author = {L. You and M. Marinescu},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9906250},
year = {2009}
}
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