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Polarization-Driven Reversible Switching between Weak and Strong Coupling in Plasmonic Nanocavities.
Yueweiying Wang1, Xuetong Wei1, Xiaoshuang Tian1
1Key Laboratory of Light Field Manipulation and Information Acquisition, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, School of Physical Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710129, China.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry. A
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Researchers developed a new method for controlling light-matter interactions in plasmonic nanocavities. This technique uses polarization-controlled switching between weak and strong coupling for advanced quantum technologies.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Quantum Technologies
- Materials Science
Background:
- Dynamic control of light-matter coupling in plasmonic nanocavities is crucial for quantum technologies.
- Existing methods face challenges in polarization-selective excitation efficiency at room temperature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate a polarization-driven reversible switch between weak and strong coupling regimes.
- To enable on-demand manipulation of quantum states in nanophotonic devices.
Main Methods:
- Utilized radial vector beams (RVB) to generate a confined longitudinal electric field for direct coupling to plasmonic modes.
- Employed Rhodamine 800 as a quantum emitter to observe coupling regimes.
- Optimized nanoparticle size and collective molecular coupling for robust quantum control.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 327-fold enhancement in local electric field compared to linearly polarized beams.
- Demonstrated coupling strength (g = 107 meV) surpassing the strong coupling criterion.
- Showcased reversible switching between weak and strong coupling with 32.8 meV Rabi splitting.
Conclusions:
- Developed a noninvasive, polarization-mediated platform for dynamic control of quantum states.
- The demonstrated strategy enhances coupling efficiency and enables reconfigurable nanophotonic devices.
- This approach offers a pathway for advanced quantum technologies requiring precise light-matter interaction control.
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