Ultracold Atoms and Molecules

Explore ultracold gases and molecules in this 35-minute conference talk by Dr. Deborah Jin from the University of Colorado - Boulder at the APS April Meeting 2013. Delve into the fascinating world of quantum physics, focusing on ultracold atoms, their interactions, and recent advancements in ultracold molecule research. Learn about the challenges and techniques involved in cooling atoms and molecules to extremely low temperatures, and discover the importance of interactions in studying strongly interacting quantum many-body physics. Gain insights into the process of creating ultracold polar molecules, from cooling atom gases to forming weakly bound molecules and transferring them to the ground state. Understand the significance of this research in advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena and its potential applications in various fields of physics.

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