BOSE-EINSTEIN CONDENSATION -S.N. BOSE'S LEGACY LIVES ON

摘要

Satyendra Nath Bose and Albert Einstein predicted Bose-Einstein condensation in 1924 which is a new form of matter - a superfluid gas. This was realized in atomic gases in 1995. As we look back at this thriving field, it's clear that there is much to celebrate, and much more excitement to come. Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) has changed the face of atomic physics. It is for atoms or matter waves what the laser is for photons: a macroscopically occupied quantum state. It was regarded as an elusive goal until it was discovered in 1995. Although BEC was immediately viewed as a major accomplishment, its impact has far exceed expectations. Now, more than 20 years later, there is no question that the field remains exciting. And maybe the best is yet to come.