Kuei Sun

Dr. Kuei Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University (Tri-Cities Campus). Their research focuses on quantum fluids, particularly Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs), superconductivity, and topological quantum systems. Key areas include vortex dynamics in hollow condensates, spin-orbit coupling effects, and quantum phase transitions in low-dimensional systems. Dr. Sun's work bridges condensed matter theory with cold atom experiments, exploring phenomena such as stripe phases, superfluid-quasicrystals, and momentum-space Josephson effects.

Research interests span experimental realizations of novel BEC phases (e.g., striped condensates via momentum-space hopping), theoretical studies of topological transitions in interacting systems, and transport properties in superconductor heterostructures. They investigate vortex-antivortex physics, thermodynamic properties of shell-shaped condensates, and interface effects in spin-orbit-coupled systems.

Publications highlight advancements in understanding collective modes, superfluid hysteresis, and topological transitions in Bose-Einstein condensates and fermionic superfluids. Their work contributes to both fundamental physics and potential applications in quantum technologies and topological materials.

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