Dear Authors,
Your study on localization-delocalization transitions in spin-orbit coupled condensates presents an intriguing approach to manipulating localization effects via inhomogeneous interactions. I am interested in applying a similar methodology, but I encountered a few aspects that require further clarification:
– The study considers specific values for SO coupling strength (kL = 0.6) and Rabi coupling (Ω = 1.0) in the analysis of localization transitions. Were these values chosen based on experimental feasibility, or did they emerge as optimal values from preliminary simulations? Additionally, were any stability tests performed to determine how sensitive the localization behavior is to slight variations in kL and Ω?
– The variational approach is used to complement numerical findings, particularly in modeling the effective potential for localization. However, the study does not explicitly compare variational predictions with numerical results in terms of condensate width and localization strength across different parameter sets. Were systematic deviations observed, and if so, how significant were they?
– The introduction of a π/2 phase shift between the trapping potential and inhomogeneous interactions results in an intermediate delocalized phase. Could the authors provide further insights into whether this behavior is unique to the specific quasiperiodic potential used, or would it generalize to other lattice configurations?
– The study assumes spatially varying interactions induced via optical Feshbach resonance. Given the practical challenges of laser detuning control and decay effects, were any potential experimental constraints considered in translating these findings to real systems?