Review on Bose-Einstein Condensation

Abstract

With the prevalence of quantum theory, many physicists have focused on the Bose-Einstein condensation (BEC) because it reveals the quantum behavior macroscopically. This article discusses briefly the discovery of BEC and the difficulties to achieve BEC. After that, the general procedures to achieve BEC are introduced while the mechanism of important techniques to accomplish each procedure is illustrated, such as laser cooling, trapping, and evaporative cooling. Besides, the unique physical properties of BEC are introduced in this article. Finally, the possible application of BEC in the field of an atom laser, simulation, and the atomic clock is evaluated.