Using correlation measurements to probe amplified matter waves and bose-einstein condensate formation

Wu Ru-Gway*, Sean Hodgman, Andrew Manning, Robert Dall, Mattias Johnsson, Andrew Truscott

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Abstract

Using single atom detection offered by metastable helium atoms (He*), we are able to measure correlations between atoms. With this we have demonstrated second-order coherence of matter waves that emerge from amplified four-wave mixing (FWM). Our results provide the first second-order, or quantum test of coherence for amplified matter waves. Using the same detection scheme, we have investigated the onset of coherence during the formation of a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), attempting to reveal how the long-range order of a BEC is established. Our initial results support the existence of quasi-condensates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim 2011
Place of PublicationWashington, D.C.
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
Pages1440-1442
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9780977565771
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim - Sydney
Duration: 28 Aug 20111 Sept 2011

Conference

ConferenceInternational Quantum Electronics Conference and Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Pacific Rim
CitySydney
Period28/08/111/09/11

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