Universal properties in ultracold ion-atom interactions

Physics – Atomic Physics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

4 pages, 2 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.104.213201

We present some of the universal properties in ion-atom interaction derived from a newly formulated quantum-defect theory for $-1/r^4$ type of long-range interactions. For bound states, we present the universal bound spectrum, namely the equivalent of the Rydberg formula, for ion-atom systems. For scattering, we introduce the concept of universal resonance spectrum to give a systematic understanding of many resonances present in ion-atom scattering. The theory further provides a method for an accurate spectroscopic determination of the atomic polarizability. It also suggests the existence of atom-like molecules, in which multiple atoms orbit around a heavy ion.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Universal properties in ultracold ion-atom interactions does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Universal properties in ultracold ion-atom interactions, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Universal properties in ultracold ion-atom interactions will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-155322

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.