Fig. 1
From: Quantum simulation of ultrafast dynamics using trapped ultracold atoms
Quantum simulation of ultrafast dynamics. a Schematic bound states of Lennard–Jones, Gaussian, and 1/r potentials (offset for clarity). b Diagram of optical trap (red), which is shaken in the \({\hat{\mathbf x}}\) direction to generate inertial forces on the condensate (blue). c Measured trap position α(t) during a pulse. d Response to a weak pulse. Colormap shows density distribution after time of flight as a function of time. Pulse carrier frequency is 450 Hz, pulse envelope width is 3.76 ms, pulse amplitude is 0.6 μm, and carrier-envelope phase is 0, as defined in Eq. (2). e Response to a stronger pulse. Unbinding occurs near 8 ms, after which the atoms propagate with constant velocity. Pulse amplitude is 2.4 μm. All other pulse parameters are identical to those in d
