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Controllable photon and phonon localization in optomechanical Lieb lattices
Optics Express
|August 10, 2017
Summary
We propose an optomechanical Lieb lattice demonstrating flat-band physics for photon-phonon polaritons. This enables controllable photon or phonon localization for quantum device applications.
Area of Science:
- Quantum physics
- Condensed matter physics
- Optomechanics
Background:
- The Lieb lattice is crucial for strongly-correlated many-body physics and quantum devices.
- Flat bands in quantum systems allow for unique phenomena and applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and demonstrate an optomechanical Lieb lattice.
- To explore the flat-band physics of photon-phonon polaritons.
- To investigate controllable photon or phonon localization.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing tunable optomechanical arrays.
- Engineering band structures to achieve approximate photon or phonon flat bands.
- Leveraging path interference effects for localization.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated flat-band physics in an optomechanical Lieb lattice.
- Achieved tunability between photon and phonon flat bands.
- Showcased controllable photon or phonon localization via interference.
Conclusions:
- The optomechanical Lieb lattice provides a new platform for exploring exotic photon and phonon many-body effects.
- This work has potential applications in hybrid quantum networks and novel solid-state quantum devices.
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