Friday, February 15, 2013

1302.3373 (M. Palmero et al.)

Towards a measurement of quantum backflow    [PDF]

M. Palmero, E. Torrontegui, J. G. Muga, M. Modugno
Quantum backflow is a classically forbidden effect consisting in a negative flux for states with negligible negative momentum components. It has never been observed experimentally so far. We derive a general relation that connects backflow with a critical value of the particle density, paving the way for the detection of backflow by a density measurement. To this end, we propose an explicit scheme with Bose-Einstein condensates, at reach with current experimental technologies. Remarkably, the application of a positive momentum kick, via a Bragg pulse, to a condensate with a positive velocity may cause a current flow in the negative direction.
View original: http://arxiv.org/abs/1302.3373

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