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Journal of Physics B Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics

The ground state and vortices in a two-dimensional Bose gas confined in a harmonic trap

B. Tanatar

Published Jun 10, 2002• 3 citations
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Abstract

We study the ground state properties of a two-dimensional Bose gas in an harmonic trap potential using the recently proposed mean-field equation that takes into account the correct dimensionality effect. In contrast to the three-dimensional case, the interaction term depends logarithmically on the scattering length and density. We compare our results with other approaches with various forms for the two-dimensional coupling. We also consider the vortex states and study the effects of density-dependent interactions on the formation of vortices.

DOI
10.1088/0953-4075/35/12/308

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