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Three-dimensional matter-wave vortices in optical lattices

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Nonlinear Physics Centre and ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics, Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200 (Australia)
We reveal that a repulsive Bose-Einstein condensate confined in a three-dimensional (3D) optical lattice supports vortex states which are spatially localized in all three dimensions and possess highly nontrivial particle flow. We demonstrate that the lattice stabilizes extended vortex lines that are normally unstable to transverse modulations, and show that stable vortices localized inside the 3D lattice may be easily generated via a nonadiabatic loading process.
OSTI ID:
20718775
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 72; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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