Quantum Degenerate Gas Unveils Intricate Many-Body Chemical Reactions
Researchers at the University of Chicago have successfully observed many-body chemical reactions in a quantum degenerate gas, marking a significant step towards understanding and controlling chemical reactions at the quantum level. Using Bose-condensed cesium atoms, the team observed coherent, collective reactions between atoms and molecules, demonstrating macroscopic quantum coherence and Bosonic enhancement. These "super reactions" resemble superconductivity and laser functioning, but with molecules instead of electrons or photons. The findings provide insights into the dynamics of quantum many-body chemical reactions and offer potential applications in precision metrology, quantum information, and quantum control of chemical reactions.