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Jordan Journal of Physics

Dimensionality Impact on Two Rydberg-Dressed Atoms Confined in a Harmonic Trap

Leila Chia

Published Jun 30, 2025• 0 citations
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Abstract: An analytical solution is possible for the Schrödinger equation for two particles interacting via a step-like potential and confined in a harmonic trap. This model is assumed to be very close to the real case of two confined Rydberg-dressed atoms. In this contribution, we thoroughly examine the validity of this approximation to describe the realistic situation. We analyze in detail the impact of the dimensionality on the spatial correlation of the system. The impact of the dimensionality on the dynamics of the system under a quench scenario is also investigated.

DOI
10.47011/18.2.10

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