Ultracold Atomic Physics

A modern introduction to ultracold atomic physics combining fundamental theory with discussion of cold atom phenomena and applications.

List of contents

Preface. Part I. Atomic and Few-Body Physics: 1. A Single Atom; 2. Two-Body Interaction; Part II. Interacting Bose Gas: 3. Interaction Effects; 4. Topology and Symmetry; Part III. Degenerate Fermi Gases: 5. The Fermi Liquid; 6. The Fermi Superfluid; Part IV. Optical Lattices: 7. Non-Interacting Bands; 8. The Hubbard Model; References.

About the author

Hui Zhai is Changjiang Chair Professor of Physics at the Institute for Advanced Study, Tsinghua University and his research is focused on ultracold atomic physics, condensed matter physics, and machine learning. He was awarded a National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) award for distinguished young scholars, and the RaoYutai Prize by the Chinese Physical Society.

Summary

This cutting-edge book presents the major developments within ultracold atomic physics, combining fundamental theories with in-depth discussion of ultracold phenomena and applications. It will be invaluable for researchers, graduate students and advanced undergraduates working in atomic and molecular physics and condensed matter physics.

Product details

• Authors: Hui Zhai, Hui (Tsinghua University Zhai, Zhai Hui
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9781108498685
• ISBN: 978-1-108-49868-5
• No. of pages: 310
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Electricity, magnetism, optics; SCIENCE / Physics / General, SCIENCE / Physics / Quantum Theory, SCIENCE / Physics / Atomic & Molecular, SCIENCE / Physics / Condensed Matter, SCIENCE / Physics / Optics & Light, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics & quantum field theory), Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Optical physics, Atomic & molecular physics, Statistical physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics