Anderson localization of matter-waves in a controlled disorder: A quantum simulator?

Alain Aspect, Juliette Billy, Vincent Josse, Zhanchun Zuo, Patrick Cheinet, Alain Bernard, Pierre Lugan, David Clement, Laurent Sanchez-Palencia, Philippe Bouyer

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Abstract

We have observed exponentially localized wave function of ultracold atoms released into a one-dimensional waveguide in the presence of a controlled disorder created by laser speckle. We present this result, and elaborate on the significance of 1D Anderson localization, and on the prospects of extending that type of study to quantum gases in higher dimensions (2D and 3D) and with controlled interactions. We will also point out its relevance to the rapidly evolving domain of quantum simulators to study difficult problems of Condensed Matter.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy, ICOLS 2009
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Pages3-18
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9814282332, 9789814282338
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event19th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy, ICOLS 2009 - Hokkaido, Japan
Duration: 7 Jun 200912 Jun 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 19th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy, ICOLS 2009

Conference

Conference19th International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy, ICOLS 2009
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityHokkaido
Period7/06/0912/06/09

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