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Area of Science:

  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
  • Plasma Physics
  • Astrophysics

Background:

  • Ultracold atomic gases in magneto-optical traps are sensitive systems for studying light-matter interactions.
  • Photon bubbles, phenomena involving light and matter, are observed in various physical contexts.
  • Low-frequency turbulence can arise from instabilities in fluid and plasma systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the excitation of static and oscillating photon bubbles in laser-cooled matter.
  • To understand the underlying instability mechanism driven by radiation field and mean field oscillations.
  • To explore the potential of photon bubbles as a source for low-frequency turbulence and their relevance to astrophysical processes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a magneto-optical trap to confine laser-cooled atoms.
  • Employing diffused light to excite photon bubbles.
  • Developing a theoretical model based on a radiation transport equation coupled with mean field equations for cold atom gas.
  • Performing a perturbative analysis to identify different instability regimes.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the excitation of both static and oscillating photon bubbles by diffused light.
  • Identified the instability mechanism as a coupling between the radiation field and mean field oscillations of the ultracold gas.
  • Revealed two distinct regimes: one with oscillating bubbles and another with purely growing bubbles.
  • Showcased photon bubbles as a potential source for low-frequency turbulence.

Conclusions:

  • Static and oscillating photon bubbles can be generated in ultracold gases via diffused light.
  • The observed instability is a consequence of light-matter coupling within the ultracold gas.
  • This phenomenon can serve as a source for low-frequency turbulence and has implications for understanding astrophysical turbulence.