Energy Flow in a Two Temperature Fermi Gas

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Abstract

We create a strongly interacting Fermi gas of $^{6}Li$ and divide it with a thin repulsive optical potential. Using Digital Micromirror Devices we also shape and modulate the repulsive optical potential to control the relative density and temperature of the two clouds. When the separating barrier is lowered the system is brought into contact. We plan to measure the thermal conductivity and diffusivity in the gas by observing the energy flow between the two clouds.

*Support for this research is provided by the NSF and AFOSR

Authors

  • Lorin Baird

    • North Carolina State University
  • Xin Wang

    • North Carolina State University
  • Stetson Roof

    • North Carolina State University
  • John Thomas

    • NC State University
    • North Carolina State University