Light Transport in Cold Atoms? Why is this important?

In summary, the speaker is new to mathematical equation solving and is reading daily articles to improve their understanding. They are particularly curious about the coherent transport of light in cold atomic vapor and apologize for any incoherent thoughts. They also mention a diagram but do not provide it. The conversation ultimately ends with the speaker admitting the article is over their head and moving on.
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pbody
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I am really not all that intelligent and fairly new to the whole mathematical equation solving thing. So please bare with me, I came to the conclusion instead of reading the daily paper I will read daily articles, as I am reading I am unfamiliar of course with the symbols being undefined in the article but I can make sense of what they are doing, to a fault I can picture the light being passed through the particle of the alkaline metal and passing through it as I took from the diagram reflecting off of it as well.

I am just kind of curious why the coherent transport of light inside a cold atomic vapor is being performed.

Just sparking my interest in the interesting world of physics,

my apologies if this is an incoherent run on or something I tend to do that alot

pbody.
 
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Since you didn't supply the diagram you refer to, it is very difficult to respond.
 
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Oh yeah sorry I meant to it just kind of slept my mind at the last second sorry

http://www.citebase.org/abstract?id=oai:arXiv.org:quant-ph/0603153

I chose to look at the PDF version
 
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Sorry - the article is over my head.
 
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Darn it! oh well. time to move forth.
 

1. What is light transport in cold atoms?

Light transport in cold atoms refers to the propagation of light through a medium of cold atoms, typically at temperatures close to absolute zero. The interaction between light and cold atoms can lead to a variety of phenomena, such as slowing down or trapping of light, which can be useful for applications in quantum optics and information processing.

2. How is light transport in cold atoms different from other types of light propagation?

The main difference is that cold atoms have a much lower thermal energy compared to room temperature atoms, which allows for greater control and manipulation of their properties. This leads to unique and interesting effects on light, such as the formation of Bose-Einstein condensates and the creation of quantum entanglement.

3. What are some potential applications of light transport in cold atoms?

Some potential applications include quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum simulation. Additionally, light transport in cold atoms can also be used for precision measurements and sensing, as well as for creating new states of matter and studying fundamental physics.

4. What are the challenges in studying light transport in cold atoms?

One major challenge is achieving and maintaining extremely low temperatures, which requires specialized equipment and techniques. Another challenge is controlling and manipulating the properties of the cold atoms, which can be complex and require precise experimental setups.

5. Why is studying light transport in cold atoms important?

Studying light transport in cold atoms allows us to explore the quantum behavior of matter and light, which can lead to breakthroughs in various fields such as communication, computing, and sensing. It also provides a platform for testing and understanding fundamental physics principles, and has the potential to advance our understanding of the universe.

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