From optical lattices to quantum crystals
Quantum Gases
2020-08-04 v1 Statistical Mechanics
Abstract
Optical lattices can be loaded with atoms which can have strong interactions, such that the interaction of atoms at different lattice sites cannot be neglected. Moreover, the intersite interactions can be so strong that it can force the atoms to form a self-organized lattice, such that exists in crystals. With increasing intersite interactions, there can appear several lattice states, including conducting optical lattices, insulating optical lattices, delocalized quantum crystals, and localized quantum crystals.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2008.00980,
title = {From optical lattices to quantum crystals},
author = {V. I. Yukalov},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2008.00980},
year = {2020}
}
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Latex file, 10 pages, no figures