A new path to understanding second sound in Bose-Einstein condensates

There are two sound velocities in a Bose-Einstein condensate. In addition to the normal sound propagation there is second sound, which is a quantum phenomenon. Scientists in Ludwig Mathey’s group from the University of Hamburg have put forth a new theory for this phenomenon.

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https://phys.org/news/2019-07-path-bose-einstein-condensates.html