Tunable spin-orbit coupling via strong driving in ultracold-atom systems.
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چکیده
Spin-orbit coupling is an essential ingredient in topological materials, conventional and quantum-gas-based alike. Engineered spin-orbit coupling in ultracold-atom systems-unique in their experimental control and measurement opportunities-provides a major opportunity to investigate and understand topological phenomena. Here we experimentally demonstrate and theoretically analyze a technique for controlling spin-orbit coupling in a two-component Bose-Einstein condensate using amplitude-modulated Raman coupling.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Physical review letters
دوره 114 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015