Ground state correlations in a trapped quasi one-dimensional Bose Gas

Abstract

We review the basic concepts of a non-equilibrium kinetic theory of a trapped bosonic gas. By extending the successful mean-field concept of the Gross-Pitaevskii equation with the effects of non-local, two particle quantum correlations, one obtains a renormalized binary interaction and allows for the dynamic establishment of non-classical many-particle quantum correlations. These concepts are illustrated by self-consistent numerical calculations of the first and second order ground state quantum correlations of a harmonically trapped, quasi one-dimensional bosonic gas. We do find a strong suppression of the density fluctuations or, in other words, an enhanced number squeezing with decreasing particle density.