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  • Quantum physics
  • Condensed matter physics
  • Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

  • Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) exhibit complex quantum phenomena.
  • Nonautonomous matter waves with time-dependent modulation are crucial for understanding dynamic quantum systems.
  • Spin-1 BECs offer a rich platform for exploring novel wave behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate nonautonomous matter waves in a one-dimensional trapped spin-1 BEC.
  • Explore the impact of time-dependent modulations on matter-wave solitons and rogue waves.
  • Analyze the influence of external trap potential, atom gain/loss, and coupling coefficients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the generalized three-coupled Gross-Pitaevskii equations.
  • Employed the Hirota bilinear method for analytical solutions.
  • Performed numerical simulations to verify stability and observe wave evolution.

Main Results:

  • Obtained various nonautonomous matter-wave solitons (bright and dark) and rogue waves.
  • Modulating trap potential and atom gain/loss affects soliton propagation and bound interactions.
  • Stable evolution of solitons was achieved even with 5% initial random noise.
  • Time-dependent modulation influences spin-exchange interactions.

Conclusions:

  • External trap potential and atom gain/loss significantly impact soliton dynamics but not head-on interactions.
  • Periodic modulations can lead to the emergence of rogue waves.
  • The study provides insights into controlling and generating complex wave phenomena in BECs.