scholarly journals Coherent control of collective nuclear quantum states via transient magnons

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. eabc3991
Author(s):  
Lars Bocklage ◽  
Jakob Gollwitzer ◽  
Cornelius Strohm ◽  
Christian F. Adolff ◽  
Kai Schlage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coherent Control ◽  
Condensed Matter ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Quantum Systems ◽  
Quantum Beats ◽  
Quasi Particle ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Precise Control ◽  
Control Of Quantum Systems ◽  
Excited Nuclear State

Ultrafast and precise control of quantum systems at x-ray energies involves photons with oscillation periods below 1 as. Coherent dynamic control of quantum systems at these energies is one of the major challenges in hard x-ray quantum optics. Here, we demonstrate that the phase of a quantum system embedded in a solid can be coherently controlled via a quasi-particle with subattosecond accuracy. In particular, we tune the quantum phase of a collectively excited nuclear state via transient magnons with a precision of 1 zs and a timing stability below 50 ys. These small temporal shifts are monitored interferometrically via quantum beats between different hyperfine-split levels. The experiment demonstrates zeptosecond interferometry and shows that transient quasi-particles enable accurate control of quantum systems embedded in condensed matter environments.

scholarly journals Coherent control of quantum systems as a resource theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01LT01 ◽  
Author(s):  
J M Matera ◽  
D Egloff ◽  
N Killoran ◽  
M B Plenio
Keyword(s):  
Coherent Control ◽  
Quantum Systems ◽  
Resource Theory ◽  
Control Of Quantum Systems

scholarly journals Acoustoelectronic nanotweezers enable dynamic and large-scale control of nanomaterials

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peiran Zhang ◽  
Joseph Rufo ◽  
Chuyi Chen ◽  
Jianping Xia ◽  
Zhenhua Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Condensed Matter ◽  
Dynamic Control ◽  
Massively Parallel ◽  
Large Field ◽  
Graphene Flakes ◽  
Field Dynamic ◽  
Scale Control ◽  
Orientation Pattern ◽  
Resolution Single

AbstractThe ability to precisely manipulate nano-objects on a large scale can enable the fabrication of materials and devices with tunable optical, electromagnetic, and mechanical properties. However, the dynamic, parallel manipulation of nanoscale colloids and materials remains a significant challenge. Here, we demonstrate acoustoelectronic nanotweezers, which combine the precision and robustness afforded by electronic tweezers with versatility and large-field dynamic control granted by acoustic tweezing techniques, to enable the massively parallel manipulation of sub-100 nm objects with excellent versatility and controllability. Using this approach, we demonstrated the complex patterning of various nanoparticles (e.g., DNAs, exosomes, ~3 nm graphene flakes, ~6 nm quantum dots, ~3.5 nm proteins, and ~1.4 nm dextran), fabricated macroscopic materials with nano-textures, and performed high-resolution, single nanoparticle manipulation. Various nanomanipulation functions, including transportation, concentration, orientation, pattern-overlaying, and sorting, have also been achieved using a simple device configuration. Altogether, acoustoelectronic nanotweezers overcome existing limitations in nano-manipulation and hold great potential for a variety of applications in the fields of electronics, optics, condensed matter physics, metamaterials, and biomedicine.

scholarly journals Multiparticle quantum plasmonics

Nanophotonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 1243-1269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chenglong You ◽  
Apurv Chaitanya Nellikka ◽  
Israel De Leon ◽  
Omar S. Magaña-Loaiza
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dynamics ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Single Photon ◽  
Quantum Systems ◽  
Many Body ◽  
Statistical Fluctuations ◽  
Quantum Plasmonics ◽  
Control Of Quantum Systems ◽  
Multiparticle Systems ◽  
Quantum Photonics

AbstractA single photon can be coupled to collective charge oscillations at the interfaces between metals and dielectrics forming a single surface plasmon. The electromagnetic near-fields induced by single surface plasmons offer new degrees of freedom to perform an exquisite control of complex quantum dynamics. Remarkably, the control of quantum systems represents one of the most significant challenges in the field of quantum photonics. Recently, there has been an enormous interest in using plasmonic systems to control multiphoton dynamics in complex photonic circuits. In this review, we discuss recent advances that unveil novel routes to control multiparticle quantum systems composed of multiple photons and plasmons. We describe important properties that characterize optical multiparticle systems such as their statistical quantum fluctuations and correlations. In this regard, we discuss the role that photon-plasmon interactions play in the manipulation of these fundamental properties for multiparticle systems. We also review recent works that show novel platforms to manipulate many-body light-matter interactions. In this spirit, the foundations that will allow nonexperts to understand new perspectives in multiparticle quantum plasmonics are described. First, we discuss the quantum statistical fluctuations of the electromagnetic field as well as the fundamentals of plasmonics and its quantum properties. This discussion is followed by a brief treatment of the dynamics that characterize complex multiparticle interactions. We apply these ideas to describe quantum interactions in photonic-plasmonic multiparticle quantum systems. We summarize the state-of-the-art in quantum devices that rely on plasmonic interactions. The review is concluded with our perspective on the future applications and challenges in this burgeoning field.

scholarly journals Space-Time Coupling: Current Concept and Two Examples from Ultrafast Optics Studied Using Exact Solution of EM Equations

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 529
Author(s):  
Nikolay L. Popov ◽  
Alexander V. Vinogradov
Keyword(s):  
Wave Equations ◽  
Coherent Control ◽  
Ultrafast Optics ◽  
Spectral Width ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Current Approach ◽  
Unipolar Pulse ◽  
Number Of Cycles ◽  
Control Of Quantum Systems ◽  
Coupling Current

Current approach to space-time coupling (STC) phenomena is given together with a complementary version of the STC concept that emphasizes the finiteness of the energy of the considered pulses. Manifestations of STC are discussed in the framework of the simplest exact localized solution of Maxwell’s equations, exhibiting a “collapsing shell”. It falls onto the center, continuously deforming, and then, having reached maximum compression, expands back without losing energy. Analytical solutions describing this process enable to fully characterize the field in space-time. It allowed to express energy density in the center of collapse in the terms of total pulse energy, frequency and spectral width in the far zone. The change of the pulse shape while travelling from one point to another is important for coherent control of quantum systems. We considered the excitation of a two-level system located in the center of the collapsing EM (electromagnetic) pulse. The result is again expressed through the parameters of the incident pulse. This study showed that as it propagates, a unipolar pulse can turn into a bipolar one, and in the case of measuring the excitation efficiency, we can judge which of these two pulses we are dealing with. The obtained results have no limitation on the number of cycles in a pulse. Our work confirms the productivity of using exact solutions of EM wave equations for describing the phenomena associated with STC effects. This is facilitated by rapid progress in the search for new types of such solutions.

scholarly journals Atomic Migration Studies with X-Ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 73-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus Stana ◽  
Manuel Ross ◽  
Bogdan Sepiol
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperatures ◽  
Short Range ◽  
Short Range Order ◽  
Photon Correlation Spectroscopy ◽  
Condensed Matter ◽  
Correlation Spectroscopy ◽  
Atomic Scale ◽  
Photon Correlation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Amorphous Systems

The new technique of atomic-scale X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (aXPCS) makesuse of a coherent X-ray beam to study the dynamics of various processes in condensed matter systems.Particularly atomistic migration mechanisms are still far from being understood in most of intermetallicalloys and in amorphous systems. Special emphasis must be given to the opportunity to measureatomistic diffusion at relatively low temperatures where such measurements were far out of reach withpreviously established methods. The importance of short-range order is demonstrated on the basis ofMonte Carlo simulations.

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