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Unidirectional reflection lasing via microwave modulation in defective atomic lattice.

Duan-Fu Chen, Xin-Fu Zheng, Chen Peng

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    This study introduces a novel cavity-free method for unidirectional reflection lasing (URL). The new scheme utilizes a gain medium within a defective atomic lattice for enhanced quantum information processing.

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    Area of Science:

    • Quantum optics
    • Atomic physics
    • Condensed matter physics

    Background:

    • Unidirectional lasing is crucial for quantum information processing.
    • Existing methods often require resonant cavities and nonreciprocal mechanisms, limiting practicality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a cavity-free scheme for narrowband unidirectional reflection lasing (URL).
    • To achieve URL in a single physical system using a defective atomic lattice and a gain medium.

    Main Methods:

    • Introducing a coherent gain atomic medium into a 1D defective atomic lattice.
    • Utilizing the lattice for spatial symmetry breaking and distributed feedback.
    • Analyzing the threshold condition for URL and its tunability.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a cavity-free scheme for narrowband unidirectional reflection lasing (URL).
    • Showcased tunability of the URL threshold condition from single-mode to dual-mode.
    • Identified constructive/destructive interference under Bragg conditions as the underlying mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed scheme offers a practical approach to unidirectional lasing without resonant cavities.
    • The tunable single-mode or dual-mode URL has significant implications for quantum information processing platforms.
    • The system leverages atomic gain and lattice-based feedback for efficient light control.