Title :
Bose-Einstein condensates and the numerical solution of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation
Author :
Succi, Sauro ; Toschi, Federico ; Tosi, Mario P. ; Vignolo, Patrizia
Abstract :
The achievement of Bose-Einstein condensation in ultracold vapors of alkali atoms has accelerated the study of dilute atomic gases in condensed quantum states. This review introduces some key issues in the area.
Keywords :
Bose-Einstein condensation; Schrodinger equation; alkali metals; physics computing; Bose-Einstein condensates; Gross-Pitaevskii equation; alkali atoms; condensed quantum states; dilute atomic gases; ultracold vapors; Atomic measurements; Equations; Gases; Land surface temperature; Matter waves; Particle scattering; Physics; Quantum computing; Quantum mechanics; Stationary state; BOC; cold fusion; quantum computing;
Journal_Title :
Computing in Science & Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/MCSE.2005.115
