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- Title
Probing superfluids in optical lattices by momentum-resolved Bragg spectroscopy.
- Authors
Ernst, Philipp T.; Götze, Sören; Krauser, Jasper S.; Pyka, Karsten; Lühmann, Dirk-Sören; Pfannkuche, Daniela; Sengstock, Klaus
- Abstract
The fundamental concept of superfluidity gives rise to fascinating effects and collective behaviour such as vortex creation and second sound. Using quantum gases in optical lattices, superfluids can be realized over a wide range of tunable parameters, with a continuous connection to the regime of strong correlation. However, for full experimental access and a comprehensive comparison with condensed-matter systems, there is a need for new detection techniques to probe their essential physics. Here we report on a comprehensive study of superfluids in optical lattices by Bragg spectroscopy. We present fully momentum-resolved measurements of the band structure and associated interaction effects at several lattice depths. In addition, we directly study the composition of excitations and observe strong indications for Bogoliubov backscattering. Our measurements demonstrate the applicability and limits of the Bogoliubov theory to describe excitation properties of superfluids in periodic potentials and should pave the way for detailed studies of strongly correlated phases.
- Subjects
SUPERFLUIDITY; SPECTRUM analysis; LATTICE gas; CRYSTAL lattices; BACKSCATTERING; PHOTOEMISSION
- Publication
Nature Physics, 2010, Vol 6, Issue 1, p56
- ISSN
1745-2473
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nphys1476