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Abstract
We model propagation of far-red-detuned optical vortex beams through a Bose-Einstein condensate using nonlinear Schrödinger and Gross-Pitaevskii equations. We show the formation of coupled light-atomic solitons that rotate azimuthally before moving off tangentially, carrying angular momentum. The number, and velocity, of solitons, depends on the orbital angular momentum of the optical field. Using a Bessel-Gauss beam increases radial confinement so that solitons can rotate with fixed azimuthal velocity. Our model provides a highly controllable method of channeling a BEC and atomic transport.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 073902 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- angular momentum of light
- atom optics
- optical solitons
- optomechanics
- Bose-Einstein condensates
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Doctoral Training Partnership 2018-19 University of Strathclyde | Henderson, Grant
Yao, A., Oppo, G. & Henderson, G.
EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council)
1/10/19 → 1/04/23
Project: Research Studentship - Internally Allocated
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Collective effects and optomechanics in ultra-cold matter (ColOpt) (H2020 MCSA ETN)
Ackemann, T., Griffin, P., Oppo, G., Robb, G. & Yao, A.
European Commission - Horizon 2020
1/01/17 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Data for: "Control of Light-Atom Solitons and Atomic Transport by Optical Vortex Beams Propagating through a Bose-Einstein Condensate"
Henderson, G. (Creator), Robb, G. (Contributor), Oppo, G. (Creator) & Yao, A. (Contributor), University of Strathclyde, 1 Aug 2022
DOI: 10.15129/35149510-7fa5-46b8-80d9-233dbb582a28
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