Second excited state of ${}^4\mathrm{He}$ tetramer
Quantum Gases
2026-02-13 v1 Nuclear Theory
Atomic Physics
Abstract
The four-boson universality suggests the existence of the second excited tetramer state in a system of cold atoms. It is not bound but could be seen as a resonance in the atom-trimer scattering. This process is rigorously calculated using the momentum-space transition operator framework with two realistic interatomic potentials. The -wave phase shift and cross section show a resonant behavior below the excited trimer threshold, but there are sizable nonresonant contributions from and waves as well. The position and width of the resonant state is determined, and for the latter significant finite-range effects are found.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2602.12225,
title = {Second excited state of ${}^4\mathrm{He}$ tetramer},
author = {A. Deltuva},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.12225},
year = {2026}
}
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