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Area of Science:

  • Quantum physics
  • Condensed matter physics
  • Atomic physics

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  • Periodic modulation of quantum systems can lead to exotic topological phases.
  • Ultracold atoms in optical lattices provide a versatile platform for simulating complex Hamiltonians.
  • Floquet theory describes systems driven by time-periodic external fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally realize and characterize a time-periodically modulated 1D lattice for ultracold atoms.
  • To investigate the properties of linear energy bands with Floquet winding numbers.
  • To explore the tunability of topological protection in such systems.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental realization of a 1D optical lattice for ultracold atoms.
  • Time-periodic modulation of the lattice potential.
  • Quantum state tomography to characterize the Floquet winding number.
  • In-situ measurements of atomic populations and dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a near-ideal 1D Dirac Hamiltonian with spin-momentum locked, linear energy bands.
  • Successfully characterized the Floquet winding number across the Brillouin zone.
  • Demonstrated that altering modulation timing lifts topological protection, opening a gap at the Dirac point.

Conclusions:

  • The experiment provides a robust platform for studying Floquet topological phases in 1D systems.
  • The observed tunability of topological protection opens avenues for controlling quantum states.
  • This work offers insights into the fundamental physics of driven quantum systems.