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    Area of Science:

    • Physics
    • Optics
    • Quantum Mechanics

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    • Parity-time (PT)-symmetric systems offer unique optical properties.
    • Coupled-waveguide systems are fundamental in integrated optics.
    • Optical gradient forces are crucial for optomechanical interactions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically investigate optical gradient force in PT-symmetric coupled-waveguide systems.
    • To explore the behavior of optical forces during PT-symmetric to broken-PT-symmetric transitions.
    • To demonstrate optical force-induced phase transitions in these systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis of optical gradient force.
    • Modeling of PT-symmetric coupled-waveguide dynamics.
    • Investigation of eigenmode behavior and phase transitions.

    Main Results:

    • Normalized optical forces of eigenmodes decrease and equalize at the exceptional point.
    • An optical force-induced parity-time (PT) phase transition was demonstrated.
    • In the broken-PT-symmetric regime, total optical force decreases with decreasing waveguide gap for long waveguides.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides novel insights into integrated optomechanics through the lens of PT symmetry.
    • Understanding optical gradient force dynamics is key to controlling PT-symmetric photonic systems.
    • This work opens new avenues for designing advanced optical devices and sensors.