This course covers the fundamentals of ultracold atoms and molecules, focusing on ultracold gases, interactions, and recent advancements in the field. The learning outcomes include understanding the principles of ultracold quantum gases, the significance of interactions, and techniques for cooling and manipulating ultracold molecules. The course teaches skills such as studying strongly interacting quantum many-body physics, cooling gases of atoms, and creating weakly bound molecules. The teaching method involves a lecture format with a focus on theoretical concepts and experimental techniques. The intended audience for this course includes students and professionals interested in quantum physics, atomic physics, and experimental physics.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Outline
The quantum atom
A ultracold gas of atoms
Uses for ultracold gases
Why? Many-body quantum physic
Many-body quantum physics 1995
Ultracold quantum gases
Cooling a gas of atoms
Apparatus
Many-body quantum physics • Study strongly interacting quantum many-body physics
Interactions are key
Ultracold molecules: Interaction
Ultracold molecules: The challeng Molecules are complex!
How do you cool molecules?
Ultracold atom gas
Make some molecules
Weakly bound molecules
Transfer the molecules to the ground state
Ultracold polar molecules
Conclusion
Taught by
APS Physics
