Bose-Einstein Condensation Lesson

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Submission Information
Authors	Carl Wieman, Kathy Perkins
Contact Email	katherine.perkins@colorado.edu
School / Organization	University of Colorado
Submitted	08/05/16
Updated	11/01/09
Contribution Description
Title	Bose-Einstein Condensation Lesson
Simulations	Laser
Keywords	bose, einstein, bose-einstein, condensation, cold, phet activity, kelvin
Description	This is a lecture on the physics of Bose-Einstein Condensation, as written by Carl Wieman. The simulations found in the lesson can be accessed at http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/bec/index.html rather than at PhET. Lesson topics include the current physics known, the uses, and what remains to be probed in the future. Please email phethelp@colorado.edu if you are a teacher and would like a solution key.
Level	Undergraduate - Advanced, High School, Undergraduate - Intro
Type	Concept Questions, Demonstration
Subject	Physics
Answers Included	No
Language	English

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