Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism
Abstract Realizing polariton states with high levels of chirality offers exciting prospects for quantum information, sensing, and lasing applications. Such chirality must emanate from either the involved optical resonators or the quantum emitters. Here, we theoretically demonstrate a rare opportunit...
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| author | Andrew H. Salij Randall H. Goldsmith Roel Tempelaar |
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| description | Abstract Realizing polariton states with high levels of chirality offers exciting prospects for quantum information, sensing, and lasing applications. Such chirality must emanate from either the involved optical resonators or the quantum emitters. Here, we theoretically demonstrate a rare opportunity for realizing polaritons with so-called 2D chirality by strong coupling of the optical modes of (high finesse) achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities with samples exhibiting “apparent circular dichroism” (ACD). ACD is a phenomenon resulting from an interference between linear birefringence and dichroic interactions. By introducing a quantum electrodynamical theory of ACD, we identify the design rules based on which 2D chiral polaritons can be produced, and their chirality can be optimized. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5c24f17b818b4fe08ae1bb6450c788982024-01-07T12:35:44ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232024-01-0115111210.1038/s41467-023-44523-1Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroismAndrew H. Salij0Randall H. Goldsmith1Roel Tempelaar2Department of Chemistry, Northwestern UniversityDepartment of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-MadisonDepartment of Chemistry, Northwestern UniversityAbstract Realizing polariton states with high levels of chirality offers exciting prospects for quantum information, sensing, and lasing applications. Such chirality must emanate from either the involved optical resonators or the quantum emitters. Here, we theoretically demonstrate a rare opportunity for realizing polaritons with so-called 2D chirality by strong coupling of the optical modes of (high finesse) achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities with samples exhibiting “apparent circular dichroism” (ACD). ACD is a phenomenon resulting from an interference between linear birefringence and dichroic interactions. By introducing a quantum electrodynamical theory of ACD, we identify the design rules based on which 2D chiral polaritons can be produced, and their chirality can be optimized.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44523-1 |
| spellingShingle | Andrew H. Salij Randall H. Goldsmith Roel Tempelaar Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism Nature Communications |
| title | Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| title_full | Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| title_fullStr | Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| title_full_unstemmed | Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| title_short | Theory predicts 2D chiral polaritons based on achiral Fabry–Pérot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| title_sort | theory predicts 2d chiral polaritons based on achiral fabry perot cavities using apparent circular dichroism |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-44523-1 |
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