Atomtronics is an emerging research area that seeks to develop devices that will exploit the unique properties of ultracold atoms to deliver benefits over conventional technologies. Potentials based on optical fields are currently used to manipulate and pattern ultracold atoms, which limits feature sizes to the wavelength of light. This project would investigate potentials for ultracold atoms based on atom-atom interactions. In this manner, we can realize corrals, interfaces, barriers and junctions for ultracold atoms that can be more than 10 times finer than what can be currently achieved. Of particular interest is the realization of an atom-based Josephson tunnel junction for use in an atomic SQUID device.
Supervisor: Prof. Kris Helmerson
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