A quantum storm in a teacup

TL;DR

This paper reviews the development and key findings of quantum turbulence in atomic Bose-Einstein condensates, highlighting experimental control, theoretical understanding, and future research directions.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of quantum turbulence in atomic condensates, summarizing historical context, fundamental motivations, and recent progress.

Findings

Quantum turbulence exhibits unique characteristics distinct from classical turbulence.

Experimental techniques have advanced to allow detailed control and observation of quantum turbulent states.

Recent results include identification of vortex dynamics and energy spectra in atomic condensates.

Abstract

The past decade has seen atomic Bose-Einstein condensates emerge as a promising prototype system to explore the quantum mechanical form of turbulence, buoyed by a powerful experimental toolbox to control and manipulate the fluid, and the amenity to describe the system from first-principles. This article presents an overview of quantum turbulence in atomic condensates, from its history and fundamental motivations, its characteristics and key results to date, and finally to some promising future directions.