Quantum physics Equilibrium on hold

Quantum physics Equilibrium on hold

Two atomic clouds confined to one dimension can be made to pass through each other repeatedly without ever coming to rest. Being able to cause this behavior presents the opportunity to study non-equilibrium processes, which usually occur too quickly to be observed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Nature 2006-04, Vol.440 (7086), p.877-878
1. Verfasser: Stoof, Henk T. C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Equilibrium
Particle physics
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Zusammenfassung:Two atomic clouds confined to one dimension can be made to pass through each other repeatedly without ever coming to rest. Being able to cause this behavior presents the opportunity to study non-equilibrium processes, which usually occur too quickly to be observed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/440877a