Abstract
Building upon recent theoretical proposals for creating an effective gauge field for photons, we experimentally demonstrate the photonic Aharonov-Bohm effect. The effect relies on the nonreciprocal phase acquired by photons during photonic transitions. Our photonic Aharonov-Bohm interferometer is broadly tunable with a contrast ratio above 30 dB, as the operating frequency varies between 8 and 12 MHz.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 060301 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 15 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics