BEC (Bose-Einstein condensate)

A Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) is a state of matter formed when a group of bosons—particles with integer spin—are cooled to temperatures very close to absolute zero. At these extremely low temperatures, the particles' quantum properties merge, causing them to behave as a single, unified quantum entity. This results in a fascinating phenomenon where the particles act in unison, exhibiting properties like superfluidity, where the fluid flows without friction. BECs allow scientists to explore quantum mechanics on a macroscopic scale and have potential applications in precision measurement, quantum computing, and understanding fundamental physics.