Recent progresses of ultracold two-electron atoms

In this topical review, we discuss the recent advances in ultracold two-electron atoms. Owing to their unique electronic level structure and relevant narrow optical transitions, alkaline-earth-like (AEL) atoms with two valence electrons expand our capabilities in exploring unprecedented physical set...

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Published in:Journal of physics. B, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, 2019-05, Vol.52 (10), p.102001
Main Authors: He, Chengdong, Hajiyev, Elnur, Ren, Zejian, Song, Bo, Jo, Gyu-Boong
Format: Article
Language:English
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alkaline-earth-like atoms
degenerate quantum gases
ultracold two-electron atoms
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Summary:In this topical review, we discuss the recent advances in ultracold two-electron atoms. Owing to their unique electronic level structure and relevant narrow optical transitions, alkaline-earth-like (AEL) atoms with two valence electrons expand our capabilities in exploring unprecedented physical settings, including an emergent SU(N) symmetry, orbital degrees of freedom with spin-exchange interactions, inter-orbital scattering resonances, and synthetic spin-orbit coupling. Here, we discuss in detail the recent experimental developments and the relevant theoretical works with AEL atoms. Finally, we conclude with a brief discussion of the future prospects for studies with AEL atoms.
ISSN:0953-4075
1361-6455
DOI:10.1088/1361-6455/ab153e