The physics of trapped dilute-gas Bose–Einstein condensates

Abstract The experimental realisation of Bose–Einstein condensates of dilute atomic vapours has generated immense interest and activity in this field. Here, we present a review of recent theoretical research into the properties of trapped dilute-gas Bose–Einstein condensates. Topics covered include ground-state properties of trapped condensates, elementary excitations, light scattering properties, tests of broken gauge symmetry, and the atom laser.

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