The two-way symmetry of electromagnetic wave propagation can be broken effectively in optomechanical systems, enabling new devices that route photons in unconventional ways.
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We thank F. Ruesink, M.-A. Miri and J. P. Mathew for discussions and we both acknowledge support from the Office of Naval Research.
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Verhagen, E., Alù, A. Optomechanical nonreciprocity. Nature Phys 13, 922–924 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys4283
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