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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Materials
Ultracold Atomic Gases

Background:

Superconductivity and magnetism typically do not coexist due to fundamental mechanisms involving electron pairing.
The Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov (FFLO) theory proposed an exotic pairing mechanism allowing magnetism in superconductors, but experimental evidence remains scarce.
Theoretical predictions suggest FFLO correlations are more prevalent in one-dimensional (1D) systems compared to three-dimensional (3D) ones.

Purpose of the Study:

To experimentally investigate the coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism in a one-dimensional system.
To explore the predicted prevalence of FFLO correlations in 1D systems.
To characterize the density profiles of ultracold atomic gases with spin imbalance in 1D.

Main Methods:

Utilized ultracold (6)Li atoms in a two-spin mixture confined to an array of 1D tubes.
Performed experimental measurements of atomic density profiles at finite spin imbalance.
Analyzed the system's phase separation and structure in the 1D confinement.

Main Results:

Observed phase separation in the 1D system with a spin imbalance, exhibiting an inverted profile compared to 3D systems.
Characterized a partially polarized core surrounded by wings composed of paired or fully polarized Fermi gas.
Provided experimental evidence supporting the existence of FFLO correlations in a 1D setting.

Conclusions:

The study demonstrates a unique phase separation behavior in 1D spin-imbalanced Fermi gases.
The findings suggest that 1D systems are a promising platform for realizing and studying FFLO pairing.
This work paves the way for direct observation and detailed characterization of exotic FFLO superconducting states.