Is the density of a bec larger or smaller than the air?

In summary, BEC experiments are typically conducted in ultra-high vacuum conditions and involve a small number of atoms, resulting in extremely low densities. However, the density of a BEC can vary depending on the type of gas being used.
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is there any anyone doing experiments?
 
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BEC experiments are done in ultra-high vacuum and a BEC contain a very small number of atoms.

So the density is extremely small.
 
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wdlang said:
is there any anyone doing experiments?

This question is a bit puzzling. For example, would you consider liquid He4 a "BEC" condensate? I would say that that BEC has a density larger than air.

On the other hand, as f95toli has mentioned you can also get it less than air in many of these atomic gas BEC.

So the question is like asking if "gasses" have smaller or larger density than air. The answer: it depends on the gas! The same applies here.

Zz.
 

1. What is a bec?

A BEC stands for Bose-Einstein Condensate, which is a state of matter that occurs at extremely low temperatures where atoms behave as a single entity.

2. How is density measured in a bec?

Density in a bec is measured by counting the number of atoms present in a given volume. This can be done using techniques such as imaging or spectroscopy.

3. Is the density of a bec uniform?

In general, the density of a bec is not uniform and can vary depending on the specific conditions and properties of the sample.

4. How does the density of a bec compare to the density of air?

The density of a bec is typically much larger than the density of air. This is because a bec is made up of a large number of atoms that are packed closely together, while air is mostly empty space.

5. Can the density of a bec be changed?

Yes, the density of a bec can be changed by adjusting the temperature and pressure of the system. Lowering the temperature or increasing the pressure can lead to a higher density, while raising the temperature or decreasing the pressure can result in a lower density.

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