Cold atoms

Introduction to Theoretical Modelling

Matthew J. Davis, S. A. Gardiner, Thomas M. Hanna, Nicolai Gayle Nygaard, Nick P. Proukakis, Marzena Hanna Szymańska

Published Mar 18, 2013• 0 citations

Abstract

We briefly overview commonly encountered theoretical notions arising in the modelling of quantum gases, intended to provide a unified background to the ‘language’ and diverse theoretical models presented elsewhere in this book, and aimed particularly at researchers from outside the quantum gases community. Read More: http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9781848168121_0004

DOI: 10.1142/9781848168121_0004

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