Results in Physics (Dec 2019)

Asymmetric solitary vortex evolution in two-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate in harmonic trap

  • Ying Wang,
  • Dongpo Song,
  • Yang Yang,
  • Wen Wen,
  • Wei Wang

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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We studied the evolution of an asymmetric solitary vortex in a two-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate starting from a quasi-one dimensional state with external harmonic trapping potential modulation. We derived the analytical solution of the asymmetric solitary vortex based on the two-dimensional Gross-Pitaevskii equation model and variational method. Furthermore, we identified the oscillation mode between the extreme asymmetric state and circular symmetric state for the derived solitary vortex. The obtained theoretical results can be used as guides for relevant experimental studies of asymmetric solitary vortices under similar physical conditions. Keywords: Asymmetric vortex, Bose-Einstein condensate, Variational method