Synthetic dimensions for topological and quantum phases
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The idea of synthetic dimensions is to use non-spatial degrees of freedom as dimensions to realize and study models of interest in high dimensions using low dimensional setups. Of particular interest in synthetic dimensions is to realize and study topological models and quantum phases which are otherwise difficult to realize in experiments. Various systems where synthetic dimensions have been proposed or realized include photonics and ultracold as well as room-temperature gases. Synthetic dimensions not only allow us to deepen our understanding of the models and phenomena but also provide us with novel ways to manipulate light and matter in multiple degrees of freedom for future technology.
This Focus Collection aims to present the most recent advances and future directions in exploring novel physics of topological and quantum phases with synthetic dimensions.
Examples of synthetic dimensions this Collection intends to cover include, but are not restricted to, spin of atoms, angular momentum of light, frequency modes of resonators and waveguides, momentum space, and time. The Collection also aims to include external parameter space, as in topological charge pumping, within the scope to have a broad perspective on synthetic dimensions.
Editors
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Sunil Mittal
Northeastern University, United States
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Tomoki Ozawa
Tohoku University, Japan
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Luqi Yuan
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
