Optical induction of monopoles, knots, and skyrmions in quantum gases

Single topological defects and related structures have been experimentally created inside clouds of Bose-Einstein condensates. However, a practical protocol for creating multiple defects inside a single cloud—a prerequisite for studying defect interactions—has been lacking. Here we propose, and theo...

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Main Authors: Toni Annala, Tommi Mikkonen, Mikko Möttönen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society 2024-10-01
Series:Physical Review Research
Online Access:http://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.6.043013