Li + Na collisions at ultracold temperatures

POSTER

Abstract

We are studying ultracold scattering properties of Li isotopes and Na in the presence of a magnetic field. Our main interest is to predict the widths and positions of Feshbach resonances using coupled-channels calculations and compare them to the recent experimental observations. Additional information about these resonances could be used to produce ultracold heteronuclear molecules. Depending on the Li isotope considered such molecules would allow the study of degenerate Bose-Fermi mixtures with adjustable interactions or Bose-Einstein condensation of polar molecules.

Authors

  • Marko Gacesa

  • Zoran Pavlovi\'c

  • Philippe Pellegrini

  • Robin Cote

    • University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
    • Department of Physics, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-3046
    • University of Connecticut, Physics Department, U-3046 Hillside Road, Storrs CT, 02269-3046
    • University of Connecticut
    • Dept. of Physics, UCONN, Storrs, CT
    • University of Connecticut, Department of Physics, Storrs, CT 06269.
    • University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT 06269)