arXiv · 0812.0278
Ferrofluidity in a two-component dipolar Bose-Einstein Condensate
Abstract
It is shown that the interface in a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) in which one component exhibits a dipole-dipole interaction spontaneously forms patterns similar to those formed in a magnetic liquid subject to a magnetic field. A hexagonal pattern, hysteretic behavior, and soliton-like structure are numerically demonstrated. A phenomenon similar to the labyrinthine instability is also found. These phenomena may be realized using a 52Cr BEC. The periodic density modulation in the superfluid ground state offers evidence of supersolidity.
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Hiroki Saito, Yuki Kawaguchi, Masahito Ueda. 2008-12-01. Ferrofluidity in a two-component dipolar Bose-Einstein Condensate. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.102.230403
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