2001/09/22 by Ph. W. Courteille, V. S. Bagnato, V. I. Yukalov
Physics and Astronomy · #cond-mat.soft
published as Laser Phys. 11, 659-800 (2001) · 1 file, 200 pages, Latex, 3 tables, 10 figures
arxiv created 2001/09/22 · arxiv updated 2009/11/30
This article reviews recent investigations on the phenomenon of Bose-Einstein condensation of dilute gases. Since the experimental observation of quantum degeneracy in atomic gases, the research activity in the field of coherent matter-waves literally exploded. The present topical review aims to give an introduction into the thermodynamics of Bose-Einstein condensation, a general overview over experimental techniques and investigations, and a theoretical foundation for the description of bosonic many-body quantum systems.