arXiv:0711.0088 · Laser Physics

Dynamical properties of a rotating Bose-Einstein condensate

S. Kling, Axel Pelster

Published May 1, 2009• 13 citations

Abstract

Within a variational approach to solving the Gross-Pitaevskii equation we investigate dynamical properties of a rotating Bose-Einstein condensate confined in an anharmonic trap. In particular, we calculate the eigenfrequencies of low-energy excitations out of the equilibrium state and the aspect ratio of the condensate widths during the free expansion.

DOI: 10.1134/s1054660x0905034x

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