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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Condensed Matter Physics
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    Background:

    • Parity-time (PT) symmetry is a key concept in understanding complex optical systems.
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    • To explore the application of twist-induced effects in optical transmission tuning.

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