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Observability of Quantum Criticality and a Continuous Supersolid in Atomic Gases

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of Innsbruck, A-6020 Innsbruck (Austria)
We analyze the Bose-Hubbard model with a three-body hard-core constraint by mapping the system to a theory of two coupled bosonic degrees of freedom. We find striking features that could be observable in experiments, including a quantum Ising critical point on the transition from atomic to dimer superfluidity at unit filling, and a continuous supersolid phase for strongly bound dimers.
OSTI ID:
21410649
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 16 Vol. 104; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English