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Area of Science:

  • Topological photonics
  • Quantum mechanics
  • Condensed matter physics

Background:

  • Topological phases of matter exhibit unique properties protected by topology.
  • Non-Hermitian systems are crucial for understanding open quantum systems and dissipative phenomena.
  • Lattice structures offer a versatile platform for engineering exotic quantum states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To realize and investigate non-Hermitian topological edge modes in a photonic synthetic lattice.
  • To explore the role of winding numbers in jointly determining these topological edge modes.
  • To establish a connection between eigenstate and eigenenergy winding numbers in photonic systems.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a photonic synthetic angular-momentum lattice.
  • Theoretical modeling of non-Hermitian Hamiltonians.
  • Numerical simulations to analyze topological properties and edge modes.
  • Characterization of winding numbers related to eigenstates and eigenenergies.

Main Results:

  • Successful realization of non-Hermitian topological edge modes in the designed photonic lattice.
  • Demonstration that both eigenstate and eigenenergy winding numbers jointly dictate the properties of these edge modes.
  • Observation of topological protection and unique transport phenomena associated with the edge modes.

Conclusions:

  • The photonic synthetic angular-momentum lattice provides a powerful platform for exploring non-Hermitian topology.
  • The joint winding numbers offer a comprehensive framework for understanding topological phenomena in these systems.
  • This work opens avenues for novel photonic devices with tailored topological properties.