Anderson localization in Bose-Einstein condensates

TL;DR

This paper reviews how Bose-Einstein condensates in disordered potentials serve as a new platform for studying Anderson localization and the effects of disorder and interactions in quantum systems.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of recent experimental advances in observing Anderson localization in ultracold atomic gases with disorder.

Findings

Experimental evidence of Anderson localization in BECs

Insights into the interplay of disorder and weak interactions

Potential for studying complex disordered quantum systems

Abstract

The understanding of disordered quantum systems is still far from being complete, despite many decades of research on a variety of physical systems. In this review we discuss how Bose-Einstein condensates of ultracold atoms in disordered potentials have opened a new window for studying fundamental phenomena related to disorder. In particular, we point our attention to recent experimental studies on Anderson localization and on the interplay of disorder and weak interactions. These realize a very promising starting point for a deeper understanding of the complex behaviour of interacting, disordered systems.