@article{1998-meschede-monien-nat-85-203-v85-p203, Abstract = {A novel type of macroscopic quantum system has recently become available through the experimental realization of Bose condensates from neutral atoms. We review experimental results and the elementary quantum mechanical approach and outline advanced theoretical concepts regarding finite size, potentials, dimensionality, and interactions.}, Author = {Meschede, D. AND Gomer, V. AND Monien, H.}, Journal = {Naturwissenschaften 85, 203}, Pages = {203}, Title = {{Atomic Bose-Einstein Condensates: A Model for Macroscopic Quantum Systems}}, Volume = {85}, Year = {1998} }