Dynamics of optomechanical droplets in a Bose-Einstein condensate

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Abstract

We investigate numerically a one-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate illuminated by off-resonant laser light which is retroreflected by a single feedback mirror. Studying the ground states of the system, we find density structures which are self-trapped via the optomechanical action of the diffracted light. We show that these structures are stable and exhibit Newtonian dynamics. We propose that these results allow continuous, nondestructive monitoring of condensate dynamics via the optical intensity and may offer opportunities for optical control and transport of coherent matter via gradients in optical phase alone.
Original languageEnglish
Article number063305
Number of pages8
JournalPhysical Review A
Volume105
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 2022

Keywords

  • light-matter interaction
  • mechanical effects of light on material media
  • quantum description of light-matter interaction
  • quantum optics
  • optomechanical droplets
  • lasers

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