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Danying Yu1, Guangzhen Li1, Luojia Wang1
1State Key Laboratory of Advanced Optical Communication Systems and Networks, School of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
Researchers created one-dimensional moiré lattice analogs in a synthetic frequency dimension. This work explores flatband manipulation and localization control for optical information processing applications.
Area of Science:
- Solid-state physics
- Photonics
- Quantum mechanics
Background:
- Moiré lattices are of significant interest for exploring quantum phenomena in solid-state physics and photonics.
- Synthetic dimensions offer novel platforms for simulating complex physical systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate one-dimensional (1D) analogs of moiré lattices within a synthetic frequency dimension.
- To explore the manipulation of flatband properties and control of wave localization in these synthetic systems.
Main Methods:
- Coupling two resonantly modulated ring resonators with different lengths to construct a synthetic frequency dimension.
- Analyzing the unique features of the resulting 1D moiré lattice analogs.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated unique flatband manipulation capabilities within the synthetic frequency dimension.
- Achieved flexible control over the position of wave localization within each unit cell, tunable via flatband selection.
Conclusions:
- The study provides insights into simulating moiré physics in 1D synthetic frequency spaces.
- The findings hold promise for future applications in optical information processing and quantum simulations.
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