Dipolar Gases — Theory

Francesc Giralt, S. M. Reimann, Paola Gori‐Giorgi

F. Wächtler

Luis Santos

This chapter discusses some interesting features of the physics of dipolar gases, with a particular emphasis on those phenomena that differ qualitatively from those known in non-dipolar gases. It covers the dipole-dipole interaction, dipolar Bose–Einstein condensates, and dipolar gases in optical lattices.

M. Baranov, Ł. Dobrek, K. G ral +3 more

We present a review of recent results concerning the physics of ultracold trapped dipolar gases. In particular, we discuss the Bose-Einstein condensation for dipolar Bose gases and the BCS transition for dipolar Fermi gases. In both cases we stress the dominant role of the trap geometry in determining the properties of the system. We present also results concerning bosonic dipolar gases in optical lattices and the possibility of obtaining a variety of different quantum phases in such a case. Finally, we analyze various possible routes towards achieving ultracold dipolar gases.

E. A. L. Henn, Juliette Billy, Tilman Pfau