This category explores the fascinating world of quantum gases, where scientists cool atoms to temperatures near absolute zero to create exotic states of matter. In these extreme conditions, individual atoms begin to behave like a single giant wave, revealing strange quantum effects that are usually hidden in our everyday warm world. These experiments help researchers understand the fundamental rules governing matter and could one day lead to revolutionary new technologies like ultra-precise sensors or quantum computers.

On Gist.Science, we process every new preprint in this field directly from arXiv to make these complex discoveries accessible to everyone. Our team provides both plain-language overviews for the curious mind and detailed technical summaries for experts, ensuring you get the full picture without getting lost in the jargon. Below are the latest papers from arXiv in Cond-Mat — Quant-Gas, freshly summarized and ready for you to explore.

Characterization of Feshbach resonances in 6Li7Li^6\mathrm{Li}{-}^7\mathrm{Li} using improved interaction potentials

This paper characterizes Feshbach resonances in all lithium isotopologues by refining interaction potentials with spectroscopic data and threshold measurements, revealing that the heteronuclear 6Li7Li^{6}\mathrm{Li}{-}^{7}\mathrm{Li} system exhibits narrow, triplet-dominated resonances distinct from its homonuclear counterparts, thereby establishing a foundation for creating ultracold Li2\mathrm{Li}_2 molecules across all isotopologues.

Jing-Chen Zhang, Paul Julienne, Yu Liu2026-03-04🔬 physics.atom-ph

Kosterlitz-Thouless transition in uniformly confined 4^4He

This study demonstrates that the Kosterlitz-Thouless transition temperature in uniformly confined superfluid 4^4He is accurately predicted by incorporating two-dimensional roton excitations into static and dynamical theories, thereby resolving long-standing discrepancies without relying on traditional coherence length scaling or ad-hoc free vortex contributions.

Filip Novotný, Marek Talíř, Balázs Szalai, Emil Varga2026-03-04🔬 cond-mat

Geometry-Driven Thermodynamics: Shape Effects and Anisotropy in Quantum-Confined Ideal Fermi and Bose Gases

This study employs a unified Quantum Phase Space formalism to derive exact analytical expressions for the thermodynamics of confined ideal Fermi and Bose gases, revealing that nanoscale geometry induces intrinsic anisotropy and enables the manipulation of phase transitions through shape control alone.

Rivo Herivola Manjakamanana Ravelonjato, Ravo Tokiniaina Ranaivoson, Raoelina Andriambololona, Naivo Rabesiranana, Charles Oyverné Randriamaholisoa, Wilfrid Chrysante Solofoarisina2026-03-04🔬 cond-mat

An Equation of State for Turbulence in the Gross-Pitaevskii model

This paper reports the numerical observation of a universal far-from-equilibrium equation of state in the Gross-Pitaevskii model, demonstrating that in a regime of mixed turbulence, the momentum distribution amplitude scales with the energy flux to the power of approximately 0.67, a finding that extends the concept of quasi-static thermodynamic processes to non-equilibrium steady states.

Gevorg Martirosyan, Kazuya Fujimoto, Nir Navon2026-03-03🔬 physics.atom-ph

Delta-Learning approach combined with the cluster Gutzwiller approximation for strongly correlated bosonic systems

This paper proposes a Δ\Delta-Learning approach that combines artificial intelligence with the cluster Gutzwiller approximation to accurately predict phase diagrams of strongly correlated bosonic systems by learning discrepancies between small and large cluster sizes, thereby overcoming computational limitations and outperforming direct learning methods with limited training data.

Zhi Lin, Tong Wang, Sheng Yue2026-03-03🔬 cond-mat

Atomic Regional Superfluids in two-dimensional Moiré Time Crystals

This paper proposes a theoretical model for a two-dimensional Moiré time crystal formed by ultracold atoms in a non-lattice trap under periodic perturbations, which exhibits regional superfluid states with Moiré-scale quantum coherence across temporal, spatial, and spatiotemporal domains, offering a new pathway to engineer spatial Moiré phases without twisted multilayer lattices.

Weijie Liang, Weiping Zhang, Keye Zhang2026-03-03⚛️ quant-ph