Matter rogue waves

Y. V. Bludov, V. V. Konotop, N. Akhmediev

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    Abstract

    We predict the existence of rogue waves in Bose-Einstein condensates either loaded into a parabolic trap or embedded in an optical lattice. In the latter case, rogue waves can be observed in condensates with positive scattering length. They are immensely enhanced by the lattice. Local atomic density may increase up to tens times. We provide the initial conditions necessary for the experimental observation of the phenomenon. Numerical simulations illustrate the process of creation of rogue waves.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number033610
    JournalPhysical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
    Volume80
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2009

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