This work is a continuation of investigations of quantum degenerate trapped gases of lithium-7 atoms. It expands upon the previous observation of the PI that condensation is possible in this negative-scattering-length system, although with a limited number of atoms in the condensate. It focus on a series of experiments to explore the mechanisms by which this limit is enforced and to examine the dynamical behavior of the system. A second effort will focus on looking for a possible BCS-type transition in a cooled sample of lithium-6 atoms.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Physics (PHY)
Application #
9732632
Program Officer
C. Denise Caldwell
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-12-15
Budget End
2002-11-30
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$443,225
Indirect Cost
Name
Rice University
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Houston
State
TX
Country
United States
Zip Code
77005