Density functional theory investigation of dipolar ultracold atoms in harmonic traps

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Tezin Türü: Yüksek Lisans

Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi, Fizik Bölümü, Türkiye

Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2014

Öğrenci: OKAN KARACA ORHAN

Danışman: HANDE TOFFOLİ

Özet:

Following the successful localization of dipolar ultracold atoms in harmonic traps, theoretical investigation of their density profiles have attracted very large interest in the literature. In this thesis, density functional theory will be used to investigate the density profiles of ultracold dipolar atoms (e.g. Cr) in harmonic potential traps. Parameters of the problem such as harmonic well depth, magnetic moments of the atoms will be explored in order to understand their effects on the density profile.