Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in Bose-Einstein Condensates on atom chips. The field of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) has recently seen some remarkable achievements. Researchers are now able to produce and
manipulate BECs in magnetic microtraps formed by current carrying wires patterned onto a substrate (atom chip). This project extends work in this field to the investigation of physics at the quantum/classical boundary through the study of the dynamics of BECs on atom chips. By probing a no ....Nonlinear dynamics and chaos in Bose-Einstein Condensates on atom chips. The field of Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) has recently seen some remarkable achievements. Researchers are now able to produce and
manipulate BECs in magnetic microtraps formed by current carrying wires patterned onto a substrate (atom chip). This project extends work in this field to the investigation of physics at the quantum/classical boundary through the study of the dynamics of BECs on atom chips. By probing a nonlinear system with a BEC we will examine how the quantum mechanics affects classically chaotic dynamics. We will also examine the classically forbidden phenomena of dynamical tunnelling and localisation.Read moreRead less
Evolution of the biofabrication of mineralized structures in animals. Shells and skeletons are produced by a wide range of animals. These highly-order crystalline structures are genetically-encoded and produce high-performance composite materials that exceed present capabilities in human engineering. This international collaboration will elucidate the molecular mechanisms controlling the fabrication of these architectures. This knowledge will contribute significantly to the development of materi ....Evolution of the biofabrication of mineralized structures in animals. Shells and skeletons are produced by a wide range of animals. These highly-order crystalline structures are genetically-encoded and produce high-performance composite materials that exceed present capabilities in human engineering. This international collaboration will elucidate the molecular mechanisms controlling the fabrication of these architectures. This knowledge will contribute significantly to the development of materials for advanced electronics and energy transducers, human bone therapeutics and marine-based products such as pearls and cements, through the identification of genes underlying biofabrication networks and the development of in vitro bioproduction systems.Read moreRead less
Quantum correlations in ultra-cold Fermi gases. The field of ultra-cold Fermi gases provides a unique opportunity to develop and test theoretical methods for novel experimental environments of exceptional purity and simplicity. This improved understanding will have potential applications in many fields, ranging from the astrophysics of neutron stars to condensed matter systems such as superconductors or nanostructures. Just as importantly, the project will develop linkages with world leading the ....Quantum correlations in ultra-cold Fermi gases. The field of ultra-cold Fermi gases provides a unique opportunity to develop and test theoretical methods for novel experimental environments of exceptional purity and simplicity. This improved understanding will have potential applications in many fields, ranging from the astrophysics of neutron stars to condensed matter systems such as superconductors or nanostructures. Just as importantly, the project will develop linkages with world leading theoretical groups, which will greatly aid research student education. There are direct applications to experiments on molecule formation with ultra-cold fermions in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum-Atom Optics.Read moreRead less