Subjects: Optics >> Quantum optics submitted time 2023-02-19
Zhu-Bo Wang
Chen-yue Gu
Xin-Xin Hu
Ya-Ting Zhang
Ji-Zhe Zhang
Gang Li
Xiao-Dong He
Xu-Bo Zou
Chun-Hua Dong
Guang-Can Guo
Chang-Ling Zou
Abstract： Single atoms are interesting candidates for studying quantum optics and quantum information processing. Recently, trapping and manipulation of single atoms using tight optical dipole traps have generated considerable interest. Here we report an experimental investigation of the dynamics of atoms in a modified optical dipole trap with a backward propagating dipole trap beam, where a change in the two-atom collision rate by six times has been achieved. The theoretical model presented gives a prediction of high probabilities of few-atom loading rates under proper experimental conditions. This work provides an alternative approach to the control of the few-atom dynamics in a dipole trap and the study of the collective quantum optical effects of a few atoms.
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Subjects: Optics >> Quantum optics submitted time 2023-02-19
Abstract： The textbook-accepted formulation of electromagnetic force was proposed by Lorentz in the 19th century, but its validity has been challenged due to incompatibility with the special relativity and momentum conservation. The Einstein-Laub formulation, which can reconcile those conflicts, was suggested as an alternative to the Lorentz formulation. However, intense debates on the exact force are still going on due to lack of experimental evidence. Here, we report the first experimental investigation of angular symmetry of optical force inside a solid dielectric, aiming to distinguish the two formulations. The experiments surprisingly show that the optical force exerted by a Gaussian beam has components with the angular mode number of both 2 and 0, which cannot be explained solely by the Lorentz or the Einstein-Laub formulation. Instead, we found a modified Helmholtz theory by combining the Lorentz force with additional electrostrictive force could explain our experimental results. Our results represent a fundamental leap forward in determining the correct force formulation, and will update the working principles of many applications involving electromagnetic forces.
Peer Review Status:Awaiting Review
Subjects: Optics >> Quantum optics submitted time 2023-02-19
Zhu-Bo Wang
Yan-Lei Zhang
Xin-Xin Hu
Guang-Jie Chen
Ming Li
Peng-Fei Yang
Xu-Bo Zou
Peng-Fei Zhang
Chun-Hua Dong
Gang Li
Tian-Cai Zhang
Guang-Can Guo
Chang-Ling Zou
Abstract： Non-reciprocal optical components are indispensable in optical applications, and their realization without any magnetic field arose increasing research interests in photonics. Exciting experimental progress has been achieved by either introducing spatial-temporal modulation of the optical medium or combining Kerr-type optical nonlinearity with spatial asymmetry in photonic structures. However, extra driving fields are required for the first approach, while the isolation of noise and the transmission of the signal cannot be simultaneously achieved for the other approach. Here, we experimentally demonstrate a new concept of nonlinear non-reciprocal susceptibility for optical media and realize the completely passive isolation of optical signals without any external bias field. The self-induced isolation by the input signal is demonstrated with an extremely high isolation ratio of 63.4 dB, a bandwidth of 2.1 GHz for 60 dB isolation, and a low insertion loss of around 1 dB. Furthermore, novel functional optical devices are realized, including polarization purification and non-reciprocal leverage. The demonstrated nonlinear non-reciprocity provides a versatile tool to control light and deepen our understanding of light-matter interactions, and enables applications ranging from topological photonics to unidirectional quantum information transfer in a network.
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