Topology and geometry under the nonlinear electromagnetic spotlight
For many materials, a precise knowledge of their dispersion spectra is insufficient to predict
their ordered phases and physical responses. Instead, these materials are classified by the …
their ordered phases and physical responses. Instead, these materials are classified by the …
Two-dimensional Dirac plasmon-polaritons in graphene, 3D topological insulator and hybrid systems
Collective oscillations of massless particles in two-dimensional (2D) Dirac materials offer an
innovative route toward implementing atomically thin devices based on low-energy …
innovative route toward implementing atomically thin devices based on low-energy …
1.4‐mJ high energy terahertz radiation from lithium niobates
Free‐space super‐strong terahertz (THz) electromagnetic fields offer multifaceted
capabilities for reaching extreme nonlinear THz optics. However, the lack of powerful solid …
capabilities for reaching extreme nonlinear THz optics. However, the lack of powerful solid …
A light-induced phononic symmetry switch and giant dissipationless topological photocurrent in ZrTe5
Dissipationless currents from topologically protected states are promising for disorder-
tolerant electronics and quantum computation. Here, we photogenerate giant anisotropic …
tolerant electronics and quantum computation. Here, we photogenerate giant anisotropic …
Experimental measurement of the intrinsic excitonic wave function
An exciton, a two-body composite quasiparticle formed of an electron and hole, is a
fundamental optical excitation in condensed matter systems. Since its discovery nearly a …
fundamental optical excitation in condensed matter systems. Since its discovery nearly a …
Lightwave-driven gapless superconductivity and forbidden quantum beats by terahertz symmetry breaking
Light-induced supercurrents chart a path forward for the electromagnetic design of emergent
materials phases and collective modes for quantum engineering applications. However …
materials phases and collective modes for quantum engineering applications. However …
Light-driven Raman coherence as a nonthermal route to ultrafast topology switching in a Dirac semimetal
A grand challenge underlies the entire field of topology-enabled quantum logic and
information science: how to establish topological control principles driven by quantum …
information science: how to establish topological control principles driven by quantum …
Terahertz second-harmonic generation from lightwave acceleration of symmetry-breaking nonlinear supercurrents
We report terahertz (THz) light-induced second harmonic generation, in superconductors
with inversion symmetry that forbid even-order nonlinearities. The THz second harmonic …
with inversion symmetry that forbid even-order nonlinearities. The THz second harmonic …
Single-shot ultrafast terahertz photography
Multidimensional imaging of transient events has proven pivotal in unveiling many
fundamental mechanisms in physics, chemistry, and biology. In particular, real-time imaging …
fundamental mechanisms in physics, chemistry, and biology. In particular, real-time imaging …
Chirality manipulation of ultrafast phase switches in a correlated CDW-Weyl semimetal
Light engineering of correlated states in topological materials provides a new avenue of
achieving exotic topological phases inaccessible by conventional tuning methods. Here we …
achieving exotic topological phases inaccessible by conventional tuning methods. Here we …