Designing atomtronic circuits via superfluid dynamics

We propose to design atomtronic circuits with Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) in circuit-like traps that are controlled via mobile barriers. Using classical-field simulations, we demonstrate a universal set of logical gates and show how to assemble them into circuits. We first demonstrate an gate based on a T-shaped BEC, utilizing a combination of mobile and static barriers. The mobile barriers provide the logical input of the gate, while the static barrier functions as a Josephson junction that generates the output of the gate via a density imbalance across the barrier. Next, we show how to combine three gates into a circuit, with a design composed of two T shapes and an H shape. Furthermore, we demonstrate how to use Josephson oscillations to create a gate and combine it with an gate, thereby showcasing a universal set of gates and their assembly into circuits.

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Physical Review Research
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2025-06-27
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https://doi.org/10.1103/shm9-kl7r
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2
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Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
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Designing atomtronic circuits via superfluid dynamics

Karl J. Friston
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Physical Review Research
Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
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Designing atomtronic circuits via superfluid dynamics

Karl J. Friston
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Abstract

We propose to design atomtronic circuits with Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs) in circuit-like traps that are controlled via mobile barriers. Using classical-field simulations, we demonstrate a universal set of logical gates and show how to assemble them into circuits. We first demonstrate an gate based on a T-shaped BEC, utilizing a combination of mobile and static barriers. The mobile barriers provide the logical input of the gate, while the static barrier functions as a Josephson junction that generates the output of the gate via a density imbalance across the barrier. Next, we show how to combine three gates into a circuit, with a design composed of two T shapes and an H shape. Furthermore, we demonstrate how to use Josephson oscillations to create a gate and combine it with an gate, thereby showcasing a universal set of gates and their assembly into circuits.

Physical Review ResearchVol. 7(3)
Universität Hamburg (DE), Technology Innovation Institute (AE), Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging
Affordable and clean energy
Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
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