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In summary, lithium-6 superfluidity is a unique phenomenon in which the isotope lithium-6 becomes a superfluid at extremely low temperatures. It differs from other isotopes of lithium due to its even number of neutrons, allowing it to undergo Bose-Einstein condensation and exhibit properties such as zero viscosity and quantized vortices. This phenomenon has potential applications in fields such as quantum computing and astrophysics, and is typically studied using ultracold atomic gases through the use of lasers and magnetic fields. However, challenges in achieving low enough temperatures and maintaining the delicate superfluid state pose difficulties in further research.
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Li-6 atom is a fermion gas because it has an odd number of fermion entities: 3 P, 3 N, 3 e- = 9. It also has been reported that Li-6 shows superfluid behavior (wee wiki for superfluidity).

My question is, would superfluidity behavior be predicted for Li-6 if the three electrons (e-) were removed, making the remaining Li-6 nucleus a boson with even number of fermion entities, e.g., 3 p + 3 N = 6. Has this experiment been conducted ? Thanks.
 
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You won't be able to form a fluid out of ions: the electrostatic repulsion is too strong.
 

1. What is lithium-6 superfluidity?

Lithium-6 superfluidity is a phenomenon in which the isotope lithium-6 becomes a superfluid at extremely low temperatures. This means that it can flow without any resistance and exhibit other unique properties such as zero viscosity and the ability to form quantized vortices.

2. How is lithium-6 different from other isotopes of lithium?

Lithium-6 is different from other isotopes of lithium because it has an even number of neutrons, making it a boson. This allows it to undergo Bose-Einstein condensation at low temperatures, which is a prerequisite for superfluidity.

3. What is the significance of lithium-6 superfluidity in scientific research?

Lithium-6 superfluidity has potential applications in various fields such as quantum computing, precision measurements, and astrophysics. It also provides scientists with a unique system for studying the properties of superfluids and Bose-Einstein condensates.

4. How is lithium-6 superfluidity studied in the laboratory?

Lithium-6 superfluidity is typically studied using ultracold atomic gases, which are created by cooling a gas of lithium-6 atoms to temperatures just above absolute zero. These gases can then be manipulated and observed using lasers and magnetic fields to study their superfluid properties.

5. What are the potential challenges in studying lithium-6 superfluidity?

One of the main challenges in studying lithium-6 superfluidity is achieving the extremely low temperatures required for the Bose-Einstein condensation to occur. Another challenge is the delicate nature of the superfluid state, which can be easily disrupted by external factors such as impurities or vibrations.

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