The State Bose-Einstein State: Exploring the Opposite of Plasma

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the Bose-Einstein state and its relation to supersolids. The state is described as being more solid than solid, and examples of partial BECs and BECs involving alkali metal atoms are mentioned. The density of the condensate in these BECs is significantly lower than that of air at STP. The conversation also includes links to articles providing further information on the topic.
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I need help, and not just from Wikipedia. I need to know what is know about the State Bose-Einstein State...the state more solid than..solid...per se.
 
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"More solid than solid, in itself"? What does that mean?

Superfluid helium is a partial BEC, and not particularly 'solid'.
 
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And in BECs involving alkali metal atoms (among the most popular kind of BECs), the density of the condensate is actually about a million times lower than that of air at STP.
 
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Note that the above references are for supersolids. To understand them, one must first have a reasonable understanding of BECs.
 

1. What is the Bose-Einstein state?

The Bose-Einstein state is a state of matter that occurs at extremely low temperatures. It is characterized by a large number of particles occupying the same quantum state, known as Bose-Einstein condensation. This state was predicted by Satyendra Nath Bose and Albert Einstein in the 1920s.

2. How is the Bose-Einstein state different from other states of matter?

The Bose-Einstein state is fundamentally different from other states of matter, such as solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. In this state, particles behave like waves instead of individual particles, and they all occupy the same quantum state, resulting in unique properties and behaviors.

3. What are some potential applications of the Bose-Einstein state?

The Bose-Einstein state has potential applications in fields such as superconductivity, quantum computing, and atomic clocks. It can also be used to study fundamental physics principles and could potentially lead to the development of new technologies.

4. How is the Bose-Einstein state created?

To create the Bose-Einstein state, a gas of particles must be cooled to extremely low temperatures, typically close to absolute zero. This allows the particles to lose their individual identities and form a single quantum state. Laser cooling and evaporative cooling are two common methods used to achieve this state.

5. Can the Bose-Einstein state exist naturally?

The Bose-Einstein state is a highly unstable state and can only exist at extremely low temperatures. It does not occur naturally in our everyday environment, but it has been observed in certain systems, such as certain types of superfluids and superconductors, that occur at low temperatures in nature.

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