Abstract
We show that the phase of a dynamic refractive index modulation induces a gauge transformation of the photon wavefunction. This effect can be used to induce non-reciprocity, and to achieve an effective gauge field for photons.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Fifth International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics, TaCoNa-Photonics 2012 |
| Pages | 16-17 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Volume | 1475 |
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| State | Published - Dec 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 5th International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics, TaCoNa-Photonics 2012 - Bad Honnef, Germany Duration: Oct 24 2012 → Oct 26 2012 |
Other
| Other | 5th International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics, TaCoNa-Photonics 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Bad Honnef |
| Period | 10/24/12 → 10/26/12 |
Keywords
- Dynamic modulation
- Gauge field
- Photonic resonator lattice
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)