Microscopic Manipulation of Bose-Einstein condensates

这项实验研究计划旨在部署一些新的实验工具，包括光学显微镜，以探索玻色-爱因斯坦凝聚体(BEC)的新方向。其中一个实验将使用布拉格散射来测量涡旋的微观速度场。另一项实验将通过对旋转的BEC进行空间选择性成像来观察旋涡的三维特征。最后，原子将被传输到没有磁光陷阱光束任何障碍的玻璃腔中，在那里空间分辨率和工作距离可以进入光学显微镜的领域。该计划的更广泛影响包括学生培训，以及与凝聚态物质的联系和与社区的联系。

This experimental research program aims to deploy a number of new experimental tools, including those of optical microscopy, to explore new directions with Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs). One experiment will use Bragg scattering to measure the microscopic velocity field of vortices. Another experiment will observe the three-dimensional character of vortices by spatially selective imaging of a rotating BEC. Finally, atoms will be transported into a glass chamber free of any obstructions from magneto-optical trapping beams, and where the spatial resolution and working distance can enter the realm of the optical microscope. The broader impact of the program involves student training as well as connections to condensed matter and outreach to the community.