Quantum theory of two-atom, few-atom, and many-atom systems

University Of Toledo, Toledo OH

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Abstract

A comprehensive study of quantum two-atom, few-atom, and many-atom systems will be investigated. The theory is based on a new understanding of atomic interactions that has emerged from recent works by the P.I. on slow atomic collisions and long-range molecules. The theory is focused on a novel use of multichannel quantum defect theory to develop a universal, effective potential to describe a variety of long-range many-body interactions.