Lasing in topological edge states of a one-dimensional lattice
Anno: 2017
Autori: St-Jean P., Goblot V., Galopin E., Lemaitre A., Ozawa T., Le Gratiet L., Sagnes I., Bloch J., Amo A.
Affiliazione autori: Univ Paris Saclay, Univ Paris Sud, Ctr Nanosci & Nanotechnol, CNRS,Marcoussis C2N, F-91460 Marcoussis, France; Univ Trento, INO CNR BEC Ctr, I-38123 Povo, Italy; Univ Trento, Dipartimento Fis, I-38123 Povo, Italy
Abstract: Topology describes properties that remain unaffected by smooth distortions. Its main hallmark is the emergence of edge states localized at the boundary between regions characterized by distinct topological invariants. Because their properties are inherited from the topology of the bulk, these edge states present a strong immunity to distortions of the underlying architecture. This feature offers new opportunities for robust trapping of light in nano-and micrometre-scale systems subject to fabrication imperfections and environmentally induced deformations. Here, we report lasing in such topological edge states of a one-dimensional lattice of polariton micropillars that implements an orbital version of the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger Hamiltonian. We further demonstrate that lasing in these states persists under local deformations of the lattice. These results open the way to the implementation of chiral lasers in systems with broken time-reversal symmetry and, when combined with polariton interactions, to the study of nonlinear phenomena in topological photonics.
Giornale/Rivista: NATURE PHOTONICS
Volume: 11 (10) Da Pagina: 651 A: 656
Parole chiavi: EXCITON POLARITONS; CONDENSATION; MICROCAVITY; INSULATORS; PHOTONICSDOI: 10.1038/s41566-017-0006-2Citazioni: 593dati da “WEB OF SCIENCE” (of Thomson Reuters) aggiornati al: 2024-04-14Riferimenti tratti da Isi Web of Knowledge: (solo abbonati) Link per visualizzare la scheda su IsiWeb: Clicca quiLink per visualizzare la citazioni su IsiWeb: Clicca qui