Where Can I Find Free Resources on the Gross-Pitaevskii Equation?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding free resources and literature related to the Gross-Pitaevskii equation, particularly in the context of Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs). Participants seek alternatives to purchasing expensive textbooks and share various references and articles that may be helpful.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire for basic information on the Gross-Pitaevskii equation without the expense of a textbook.
  • Another participant suggests Pethick and Smith's book on BECs in Dilute Gases, noting it has a good treatment of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation, although it may be hard to find and likely expensive.
  • A review article by Dalfovo et al. is recommended as a "must read" for understanding Bose-Einstein condensation in trapped gases.
  • A second mention of the same review article includes a link to access it online, along with another resource related to making and probing BECs.
  • One participant mentions being recommended Gould and Tobochnik's online notes on statistical mechanics but has not yet explored them.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the value of specific resources for understanding the Gross-Pitaevskii equation, but there is no consensus on a single best resource, and multiple suggestions are offered.

Contextual Notes

Some resources mentioned may be difficult to access or expensive, and there is uncertainty regarding the availability of certain books in libraries.

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This discussion may be useful for students or researchers looking for accessible literature on the Gross-Pitaevskii equation and related topics in Bose-Einstein condensation.

MalleusScientiarum
I'm trying to find some basic information on it, preferably without dropping money on another $100+ textbook. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
 
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I've been told that Pethick and Smith's book on BECs in Dilute Gases has s good treatment of Gross-Pitaevskii. There are a bunch of better references I can get in a day or two.

PS : And while that is likely a $100 + book, I'm sure you'll find a copy at your library.

PPS : Actually, the book seems to be pretty hard to come by, but if you can get your hands on it, get it - especially if you plan to work with BECs.
 
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The following review article is an absolute "must read" :

"Theory of Bose-Einstein condensation in trapped gases", F. Dalfovo, S. Giorgini, L. Pitaevskii, S. Stringari, Rev. Mod. Phys., 71, 463-512 (1999)
 
Gokul43201 said:
The following review article is an absolute "must read" :

"Theory of Bose-Einstein condensation in trapped gases", F. Dalfovo, S. Giorgini, L. Pitaevskii, S. Stringari, Rev. Mod. Phys., 71, 463-512 (1999)

On line: "Theory of Bose-Einstein condensation in trapped gases"
http://pi1.physi.uni-heidelberg.de/physi/atph/teaching/vorlesung/BEC02/Literatur/BECtheory-RMP71(1999).pdf

like this one: "Making, probing and understanding Bose-Einstein condensates"
http://cua.mit.edu/ketterle_group/Projects_1999/Pubs_99/kett99varenna.pdf


Regards, Hans.
 
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I haven't looked into these yet, but I was also recommended Gould and Tobochnik's online notes on stat mech.
 

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