117 research outputs found
Yang-Yang thermodynamics on an atom chip
We investigate the behavior of a weakly interacting nearly one-dimensional
(1D) trapped Bose gas at finite temperature. We perform in situ measurements of
spatial density profiles and show that they are very well described by a model
based on exact solutions obtained using the Yang-Yang thermodynamic formalism,
in a regime where other, approximate theoretical approaches fail. We use
Bose-gas focusing [Shvarchuck etal., Phys. Rev. Lett. 89, 270404 (2002)] to
probe the axial momentum distribution of the gas, and find good agreement with
the in situ results.Comment: extended introduction and conclusions, and minor changes throughout;
accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. Let
Characterizing the local vectorial electric field near an atom chip using Rydberg state spectroscopy
We use the sensitive response to electric fields of Rydberg atoms to
characterize all three vector components of the local electric field close to
an atom-chip surface. We measured Stark-Zeeman maps of and Rydberg
states using an elongated cloud of ultracold Rubidium atoms ( K)
trapped magnetically m from the chip surface. The spectroscopy of
states yields a calibration for the generated local electric field at the
position of the atoms. The values for different components of the field are
extracted from the more complex response of states to the combined electric
and magnetic fields. From the analysis we find residual fields in the two
uncompensated directions of V/cm and V/cm
respectively. This method also allows us to extract a value for the relevant
field gradient along the long axis of the cloud. The manipulation of electric
fields and the magnetic trapping are both done using on-chip wires, making this
setup a promising candidate to observe Rydberg-mediated interactions on a chip.Comment: 8 pages, 5 figure
Three-dimensional character of atom-chip-based rf-dressed potentials
We experimentally investigate the properties of radio-frequency-dressed
potentials for Bose-Einstein condensates on atom chips. The three-dimensional
potential forms a connected pair of parallel waveguides. We show that
rf-dressed potentials are robust against the effect of small magnetic-field
variations on the trap potential. Long-lived dipole oscillations of condensates
induced in the rf-dressed potentials can be tuned to a remarkably low damping
rate. We study a beam-splitter for Bose-Einstein condensates and show that a
propagating condensate can be dynamically split in two vertically separated
parts and guided along two paths. The effect of gravity on the potential can be
tuned and compensated for using a rf-field gradient.Comment: 9 pages, 7 figure
Controlling Stray Electric Fields on an Atom Chip for Rydberg Experiments
Experiments handling Rydberg atoms near surfaces must necessarily deal with
the high sensitivity of Rydberg atoms to (stray) electric fields that typically
emanate from adsorbates on the surface. We demonstrate a method to modify and
reduce the stray electric field by changing the adsorbates distribution. We use
one of the Rydberg excitation lasers to locally affect the adsorbed dipole
distribution. By adjusting the averaged exposure time we change the strength
(with the minimal value less than at
from the chip) and even the sign of the perpendicular field component. This
technique is a useful tool for experiments handling Ryberg atoms near surfaces,
including atom chips
A Deep Learning Based Suggested Model to Detect Necrotising Enterocolitis in Abdominal Radiography Images
Despite decades of exploration into necrotising
enterocolitis (NEC), we still lack the capacity to accurately diagnose the disease to improve outcomes in its management. Existing diagnostics struggle to delineate NEC from other neonatal intestinal diseases; it is also unable to highlight those likely to deteriorate to needing emergency life-saving surgery before it is too late. The diagnosis of NEC is heavily dependent on interpretation of radiological findings, especially abdominal radiography (AR) and abdominal ultrasound (AUS). Interexpert variability in interpreting AR imaging, and in the case of AUS, performing and interpreting the test, remains an unresolved challenge. With the compounding impact of the shrinking radiology workforce, a novel approach is imperative. Computer assisted detection (CAD) and classification of abnormal pathology in medical imaging is a rapidly evolving field of clinical and biomedical research. This technology is widely used as a preliminary screening tool. This research paper
proposes a deep learning-based model to classify AR images in an automated manner, generating class activation maps (CAM) from various imaging features consistent with NEC pathology, as agreed by expert consensus papers (in neonatology and paediatric radiology). It also compares it with conventional machine learning methods. The suggested model aims to
produce heatmaps for various imaging features to highlight NEC pathology in AR (or in future AUS). Once the model is trained, validation is done through quantitative measures and visually by the attending radiologist (clinician) reviewing the validity of the colour maps highlighting the pathology of the AR image (future extension to AUS). As the volume of imaging data is increasing year by year, CAD can be a key strategy to assist radiology departments meet service needs. This technology can greatly assist in screening for NEC, improving the detection of NEC and potentially aid in the earlier identification of disease. Furthermore, it can fast track research cost effectively by creating big data through the automatic labeling of imaging data to create big-data for NEC databases
Yang-Yang thermodynamics on an atom chip
We investigate the behavior of a weakly interacting nearly one-dimensional
(1D) trapped Bose gas at finite temperature. We perform in situ measurements of
spatial density profiles and show that they are very well described by a model
based on exact solutions obtained using the Yang-Yang thermodynamic formalism,
in a regime where other, approximate theoretical approaches fail. We use
Bose-gas focusing [Shvarchuck etal., Phys. Rev. Lett. 89, 270404 (2002)] to
probe the axial momentum distribution of the gas, and find good agreement with
the in situ results.Comment: extended introduction and conclusions, and minor changes throughout;
accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. Let
Rydberg dressing of a one-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate
We study the influence of Rydberg-dressed interactions in a one-dimensional (1D) Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). We show that a 1D geometry offers several advantages over a three-dimensional geometry for observing BEC Rydberg dressing. The effects of dressing are studied by investigating collective BEC dynamics after a rapid switch-off of the Rydberg dressing interaction. The results can be interpreted as an effective modification of the s-wave scattering length. We include this modification in an analytical model for the 1D BEC and compare it to numerical calculations of Rydberg dressing under realistic experimental conditions.</p
Box traps on an atom chip for one-dimensional quantum gases
We present the implementation of tailored trapping potentials for ultracold
gases on an atom chip. We realize highly elongated traps with box-like
confinement along the long, axial direction combined with conventional harmonic
confinement along the two radial directions. The design, fabrication and
characterization of the atom chip and the box traps is described. We load
ultracold (K) clouds of Rb in a box trap, and demonstrate
Bose-gas focusing as a means to characterize these atomic clouds in arbitrarily
shaped potentials. Our results show that box-like axial potentials on atom
chips are very promising for studies of one-dimensional quantum gases.Comment: 9 pages 4 figure
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