ExcitingAds! A http://journals.aps.org/prl/ A! hourly 1 2026-10-25T01:17:22+00:00 rss@aps.org assocpub@aps.org 2026-10-25T01:17:22+00:00 en Copyright © 2026 the American Physical Society. Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Copyright © 2026 the American Physical Society assocpub@aps.org One-Positron Quantum Cyclotron http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/gbkc-6nlj Author(s): T. G. Myers, L. Soucy, B. A. D. Sukra, B. Sinha, and G. Gabrielse<br/><p>A device that stores a single positron and controls its quantum states could measure its magnetic moment with unprecedented precision, testing a symmetry principle central to quantum field theory.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/gbkc-6nlj.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173001] Published Wed Oct 21, 2026 Author(s): T. G. Myers, L. Soucy, B. A. D. Sukra, B. Sinha, and G. Gabrielse

A device that stores a single positron and controls its quantum states could measure its magnetic moment with unprecedented precision, testing a symmetry principle central to quantum field theory.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173001] Published Wed Oct 21, 2026

]]> One-Positron Quantum Cyclotron T. G. Myers, L. Soucy, B. A. D. Sukra, B. Sinha, and G. Gabrielse 2026-10-21T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173001 (2026) article doi:10.1103/gbkc-6nlj 10.1103/gbkc-6nlj Physical Review Letters 137 17 2026-10-21T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/gbkc-6nlj 173001 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Phase-Space Microscopes for Quantum Gases: Imaging Conjugate Variables and Momentum-Weighted Densities http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/12rn-rlg8 Author(s): N. R. Cooper, Y. Yang, and C. Weitenberg<br/><p>A new method lets quantum gas microscopes measure not only where atoms are but also how they move.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/12rn-rlg8.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173402] Published Wed Oct 21, 2026 Author(s): N. R. Cooper, Y. Yang, and C. Weitenberg

A new method lets quantum gas microscopes measure not only where atoms are but also how they move.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173402] Published Wed Oct 21, 2026

]]> Phase-Space Microscopes for Quantum Gases: Imaging Conjugate Variables and Momentum-Weighted Densities N. R. Cooper, Y. Yang, and C. Weitenberg 2026-10-21T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/12rn-rlg8 10.1103/12rn-rlg8 Physical Review Letters 137 17 2026-10-21T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/12rn-rlg8 173402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Realization of a Synthetic Hall Torus with a Topological Charge Pump in a Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensate http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xzzd-glq5 Author(s): T.-H. Chien, S.-C. Wu, Y.-H. Su, L.-R. Liu, N.-C. Chiu, M. Sarkar, Q. Zhou, and Y.-J. Lin<br/><p>We report the first experimental realization of a synthetic Hall torus using a spinor Bose-Einstein condensate confined in a ring-shaped trap with <i>in situ</i> imaging. By cyclically coupling three hyperfine spin states via Raman and microwave fields, we impose a periodic boundary condition in the synthe…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173401] Published Mon Oct 19, 2026 Author(s): T.-H. Chien, S.-C. Wu, Y.-H. Su, L.-R. Liu, N.-C. Chiu, M. Sarkar, Q. Zhou, and Y.-J. Lin

We report the first experimental realization of a synthetic Hall torus using a spinor Bose-Einstein condensate confined in a ring-shaped trap with in situ imaging. By cyclically coupling three hyperfine spin states via Raman and microwave fields, we impose a periodic boundary condition in the synthe…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173401] Published Mon Oct 19, 2026

]]> Realization of a Synthetic Hall Torus with a Topological Charge Pump in a Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensate T.-H. Chien, S.-C. Wu, Y.-H. Su, L.-R. Liu, N.-C. Chiu, M. Sarkar, Q. Zhou, and Y.-J. Lin 2026-10-19T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xzzd-glq5 10.1103/xzzd-glq5 Physical Review Letters 137 17 2026-10-19T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xzzd-glq5 173401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optomechanical Detection of Individual Gas Collisions http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xtzh-6t1f Author(s): Yu-Han Tseng, Clarke A. Hardy, T. W. Penny, Cecily Lowe, Jacqueline Baeza-Rubio, Daniel Carney, and David C. Moore<br/><p>An experiment resolves the tiny momentum transferred from an individual gas molecule to a levitated nanoparticle.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/xtzh-6t1f.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173601] Published Mon Oct 19, 2026 Author(s): Yu-Han Tseng, Clarke A. Hardy, T. W. Penny, Cecily Lowe, Jacqueline Baeza-Rubio, Daniel Carney, and David C. Moore

An experiment resolves the tiny momentum transferred from an individual gas molecule to a levitated nanoparticle.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173601] Published Mon Oct 19, 2026

]]> Optomechanical Detection of Individual Gas Collisions Yu-Han Tseng, Clarke A. Hardy, T. W. Penny, Cecily Lowe, Jacqueline Baeza-Rubio, Daniel Carney, and David C. Moore 2026-10-19T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 173601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xtzh-6t1f 10.1103/xtzh-6t1f Physical Review Letters 137 17 2026-10-19T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xtzh-6t1f 173601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Transient Alignment of Distinct $l$-Doubling Populations via Centrifugal Distortion Precompensation http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3m8q-k1cq Author(s): Inbar Sternbach, Kfir Rutman Moshe, Amit Beer, Soumitra Hazra, and Sharly Fleischer<br/><p>We experimentally demonstrate a coherent-control scheme for precompensation of centrifugal distortion using shaped femtosecond laser pulses. By imposing a cubic spectral phase on the excitation pulse [Y. Huang <i>et al.</i>, <span>Phys. Rev. A</span> <b>107</b>, 053108 (2023)], rotational revivals that would otherwise become…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163202] Published Fri Oct 16, 2026 Author(s): Inbar Sternbach, Kfir Rutman Moshe, Amit Beer, Soumitra Hazra, and Sharly Fleischer

We experimentally demonstrate a coherent-control scheme for precompensation of centrifugal distortion using shaped femtosecond laser pulses. By imposing a cubic spectral phase on the excitation pulse [Y. Huang et al., Phys. Rev. A 107, 053108 (2023)], rotational revivals that would otherwise become…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163202] Published Fri Oct 16, 2026

]]> Transient Alignment of Distinct $l$-Doubling Populations via Centrifugal Distortion Precompensation Inbar Sternbach, Kfir Rutman Moshe, Amit Beer, Soumitra Hazra, and Sharly Fleischer 2026-10-16T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163202 (2026) article doi:10.1103/3m8q-k1cq 10.1103/3m8q-k1cq Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-16T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3m8q-k1cq 163202 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics First-Principles Calculations of Internal Conversion Processes in Spin Defects http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/y6z6-h16k Author(s): Stefano Paolo Villani, Yu Jin, and Giulia Galli<br/><p>Optically active spin defects are foundational for quantum technologies, yet common approximations underestimate their internal conversion (IC) rates by orders of magnitude. We propose a broad, predictive framework to compute IC rates that incorporates multiconfigurational effects via many-body wave…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163603] Published Wed Oct 14, 2026 Author(s): Stefano Paolo Villani, Yu Jin, and Giulia Galli

Optically active spin defects are foundational for quantum technologies, yet common approximations underestimate their internal conversion (IC) rates by orders of magnitude. We propose a broad, predictive framework to compute IC rates that incorporates multiconfigurational effects via many-body wave…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163603] Published Wed Oct 14, 2026

]]> First-Principles Calculations of Internal Conversion Processes in Spin Defects Stefano Paolo Villani, Yu Jin, and Giulia Galli 2026-10-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/y6z6-h16k 10.1103/y6z6-h16k Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/y6z6-h16k 163603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Minimum Energy and Photon Content in $PT$-Symmetric Metamaterials http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bc42-c2rg Author(s): J. B. Pendry and S. A. R. Horsley<br/><p>In the context of waves in space-time modulated materials, we ask two questions: (1) how much energy does it cost to break time reversal symmetry ($T$-symmetry) and transition to a $PT$-symmetric state? and (2) can a $PT$-symmetric system have a “ground state” in the sense that no photons are presen…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163604] Published Wed Oct 14, 2026 Author(s): J. B. Pendry and S. A. R. Horsley

In the context of waves in space-time modulated materials, we ask two questions: (1) how much energy does it cost to break time reversal symmetry (T-symmetry) and transition to a PT-symmetric state? and (2) can a PT-symmetric system have a “ground state” in the sense that no photons are present? Our…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163604] Published Wed Oct 14, 2026

]]> Minimum Energy and Photon Content in $PT$-Symmetric Metamaterials J. B. Pendry and S. A. R. Horsley 2026-10-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163604 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bc42-c2rg 10.1103/bc42-c2rg Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bc42-c2rg 163604 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Photon-Statistics Time Delay in Quantum Attosecond Photoelectron Interferometry http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/qygr-6xcg Author(s): Liding Li, Xu Zhang, Shouyu Xiao, Yang Li, Peixiang Lu, and Yueming Zhou<br/><p>Photoelectron interference can reveal otherwise hidden properties of quantum light through an apparent attosecond time shift.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/qygr-6xcg.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163201] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026 Author(s): Liding Li, Xu Zhang, Shouyu Xiao, Yang Li, Peixiang Lu, and Yueming Zhou

Photoelectron interference can reveal otherwise hidden properties of quantum light through an apparent attosecond time shift.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163201] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026

]]> Photon-Statistics Time Delay in Quantum Attosecond Photoelectron Interferometry Liding Li, Xu Zhang, Shouyu Xiao, Yang Li, Peixiang Lu, and Yueming Zhou 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/qygr-6xcg 10.1103/qygr-6xcg Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/qygr-6xcg 163201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics High-Performance Quantum Frequency Conversion from Ultraviolet to Telecom Band http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/wx56-plcm Author(s): Yi Yang, Bin Wang, Ji-Chao Lin, Yang Gao, Xin Li, Jiu-Peng Chen, Lei Hou, Ye Wang, Yong Wan, Xiu-Ping Xie, Ming-Yang Zheng, Qiang Zhang, and Jian-Wei Pan<br/><p>Quantum frequency conversion (QFC) is essential for bridging the spectral gap between stationary qubits and low-loss optical communication channels. Practicable QFC interfaces connecting ultraviolet and telecommunication bands are of great significance but have remained elusive, constrained by the d…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163601] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026 Author(s): Yi Yang, Bin Wang, Ji-Chao Lin, Yang Gao, Xin Li, Jiu-Peng Chen, Lei Hou, Ye Wang, Yong Wan, Xiu-Ping Xie, Ming-Yang Zheng, Qiang Zhang, and Jian-Wei Pan

Quantum frequency conversion (QFC) is essential for bridging the spectral gap between stationary qubits and low-loss optical communication channels. Practicable QFC interfaces connecting ultraviolet and telecommunication bands are of great significance but have remained elusive, constrained by the d…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163601] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026

]]> High-Performance Quantum Frequency Conversion from Ultraviolet to Telecom Band Yi Yang, Bin Wang, Ji-Chao Lin, Yang Gao, Xin Li, Jiu-Peng Chen, Lei Hou, Ye Wang, Yong Wan, Xiu-Ping Xie, Ming-Yang Zheng, Qiang Zhang, and Jian-Wei Pan 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/wx56-plcm 10.1103/wx56-plcm Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/wx56-plcm 163601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Magnon Kerr Effect in a Magnetic Thin Film Strongly Coupled to a Microwave Resonator http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/x4f8-pfj2 Author(s): Davit Petrosyan, Hiroki Matsumoto, Hanchen Wang, Jamal Ben Youssef, Richard Schlitz, William Legrand, and Pietro Gambardella<br/><p>Progress in cavity magnonics relies on tunable nonlinearities in magnon-photon interactions for controlling magnon dynamics and frequency conversion. Here, we demonstrate the magnon Kerr effect in anisotropic magnonic systems comprising iron garnet thin films coupled to a loop-gap microwave resonato…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163602] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026 Author(s): Davit Petrosyan, Hiroki Matsumoto, Hanchen Wang, Jamal Ben Youssef, Richard Schlitz, William Legrand, and Pietro Gambardella

Progress in cavity magnonics relies on tunable nonlinearities in magnon-photon interactions for controlling magnon dynamics and frequency conversion. Here, we demonstrate the magnon Kerr effect in anisotropic magnonic systems comprising iron garnet thin films coupled to a loop-gap microwave resonato…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163602] Published Tue Oct 13, 2026

]]> Magnon Kerr Effect in a Magnetic Thin Film Strongly Coupled to a Microwave Resonator Davit Petrosyan, Hiroki Matsumoto, Hanchen Wang, Jamal Ben Youssef, Richard Schlitz, William Legrand, and Pietro Gambardella 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 163602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/x4f8-pfj2 10.1103/x4f8-pfj2 Physical Review Letters 137 16 2026-10-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/x4f8-pfj2 163602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Microelectromechanical System Vapor Cells with Passive Internal Cavities http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7343-qnqn Author(s): Rajesh Pandiyan, Sanyasi Bobbara, Somayeh Mirzaee, Su-Peng Yu, Ruoxi Wang, Adam Sibenik, Reza Kohandani, Stephanie Bohaichuk, and James P. Shaffer<br/><p>Microelectromechanical—so-called “MEMs”—vapor cells are a key component in atom-based quantum sensors, such as clocks, gyroscopes, electric field sensors, and magnetometers. MEMs vapor cell fabrication for Rydberg atom radio frequency sensors is particularly demanding. The Rydberg states used for th…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153203] Published Fri Oct 09, 2026 Author(s): Rajesh Pandiyan, Sanyasi Bobbara, Somayeh Mirzaee, Su-Peng Yu, Ruoxi Wang, Adam Sibenik, Reza Kohandani, Stephanie Bohaichuk, and James P. Shaffer

Microelectromechanical—so-called “MEMs”—vapor cells are a key component in atom-based quantum sensors, such as clocks, gyroscopes, electric field sensors, and magnetometers. MEMs vapor cell fabrication for Rydberg atom radio frequency sensors is particularly demanding. The Rydberg states used for th…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153203] Published Fri Oct 09, 2026

]]> Microelectromechanical System Vapor Cells with Passive Internal Cavities Rajesh Pandiyan, Sanyasi Bobbara, Somayeh Mirzaee, Su-Peng Yu, Ruoxi Wang, Adam Sibenik, Reza Kohandani, Stephanie Bohaichuk, and James P. Shaffer 2026-10-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153203 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7343-qnqn 10.1103/7343-qnqn Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7343-qnqn 153203 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Strong-Field-Driven Intermolecular Coulombic Decay in NO Dimers http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/ktcr-x2b5 Author(s): Jiujiang Wang, Yinsong Tang, Xintai Hao, Xiaorui Xue, Jiaqi Zhou, Xueguang Ren, Xiaoqing Hu, Yong Wu, Jianguo Wang, Yan Yang, Junyang Ma, and Zhenrong Sun<br/><p>We report the observation of a kinetic-energy-release feature at 3.8 eV in the dissociative double ionization of NO dimers driven by intense femtosecond laser fields. This channel is separated from the 5.6 eV signature of direct Coulomb explosion and is absent under electron-impact ionization. <i>Ab in…</i></p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153202] Published Thu Oct 08, 2026 Author(s): Jiujiang Wang, Yinsong Tang, Xintai Hao, Xiaorui Xue, Jiaqi Zhou, Xueguang Ren, Xiaoqing Hu, Yong Wu, Jianguo Wang, Yan Yang, Junyang Ma, and Zhenrong Sun

We report the observation of a kinetic-energy-release feature at 3.8 eV in the dissociative double ionization of NO dimers driven by intense femtosecond laser fields. This channel is separated from the 5.6 eV signature of direct Coulomb explosion and is absent under electron-impact ionization. Ab in…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153202] Published Thu Oct 08, 2026

]]> Strong-Field-Driven Intermolecular Coulombic Decay in NO Dimers Jiujiang Wang, Yinsong Tang, Xintai Hao, Xiaorui Xue, Jiaqi Zhou, Xueguang Ren, Xiaoqing Hu, Yong Wu, Jianguo Wang, Yan Yang, Junyang Ma, and Zhenrong Sun 2026-10-08T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153202 (2026) article doi:10.1103/ktcr-x2b5 10.1103/ktcr-x2b5 Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-08T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/ktcr-x2b5 153202 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Energy- and Momentum-Resolved Single-Shot Yield Fluctuations in Bright-Squeezed-Vacuum-Driven Atomic Strong-Field Ionization http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/pgkx-8t5c Author(s): Haodong Liu, Xiaoxiao Long, Peizeng Li, and Yunquan Liu<br/><p>When intense quantum light knocks electrons out of atoms, the statistics of the light can be transferred to the electrons.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/pgkx-8t5c.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153201] Published Wed Oct 07, 2026 Author(s): Haodong Liu, Xiaoxiao Long, Peizeng Li, and Yunquan Liu

When intense quantum light knocks electrons out of atoms, the statistics of the light can be transferred to the electrons.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153201] Published Wed Oct 07, 2026

]]> Energy- and Momentum-Resolved Single-Shot Yield Fluctuations in Bright-Squeezed-Vacuum-Driven Atomic Strong-Field Ionization Haodong Liu, Xiaoxiao Long, Peizeng Li, and Yunquan Liu 2026-10-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/pgkx-8t5c 10.1103/pgkx-8t5c Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/pgkx-8t5c 153201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Dissipative Acousto-Mechanical Parametric Interface between High-Overtone Acoustics and Flexural Phonons http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/c2yn-qqv9 Author(s): Xun Ji, Huanying Sun, Longhao Wu, Qichun Liu, Yulong Liu, Mika A. Sillanpää, and Tiefu Li<br/><p>A novel hybrid acousto-mechanical system demonstrates the highest-to-date coupling between a high-overtone bulk acoustic wave resonator and low-frequency flexural modes in a suspended silicon nitride membrane.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/c2yn-qqv9.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153602] Published Wed Oct 07, 2026 Author(s): Xun Ji, Huanying Sun, Longhao Wu, Qichun Liu, Yulong Liu, Mika A. Sillanpää, and Tiefu Li

A novel hybrid acousto-mechanical system demonstrates the highest-to-date coupling between a high-overtone bulk acoustic wave resonator and low-frequency flexural modes in a suspended silicon nitride membrane.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153602] Published Wed Oct 07, 2026

]]> Dissipative Acousto-Mechanical Parametric Interface between High-Overtone Acoustics and Flexural Phonons Xun Ji, Huanying Sun, Longhao Wu, Qichun Liu, Yulong Liu, Mika A. Sillanpää, and Tiefu Li 2026-10-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/c2yn-qqv9 10.1103/c2yn-qqv9 Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/c2yn-qqv9 153602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Long-Lived Spin Coherence in a Densely Populated Stoichiometric Rare-Earth Crystal http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hk6v-6bp3 Author(s): Mucheng Guo, Zhehao Xu, Weiye Sun, Wanting Xiao, Zongfeng Li, Matthew J. Sellars, Rose L. Ahlefeldt, Fudong Wang, Shuping Liu, and Manjin Zhong<br/><p>Dense rare-earth spin ensembles in solids offer strong collective light-matter coupling for scalable quantum technologies but are typically incompatible with long coherence times due to strong dipolar interactions. Here we challenge this paradigm by showing long-lived coherence in such systems. In a…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153601] Published Tue Oct 06, 2026 Author(s): Mucheng Guo, Zhehao Xu, Weiye Sun, Wanting Xiao, Zongfeng Li, Matthew J. Sellars, Rose L. Ahlefeldt, Fudong Wang, Shuping Liu, and Manjin Zhong

Dense rare-earth spin ensembles in solids offer strong collective light-matter coupling for scalable quantum technologies but are typically incompatible with long coherence times due to strong dipolar interactions. Here we challenge this paradigm by showing long-lived coherence in such systems. In a…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153601] Published Tue Oct 06, 2026

]]> Long-Lived Spin Coherence in a Densely Populated Stoichiometric Rare-Earth Crystal Mucheng Guo, Zhehao Xu, Weiye Sun, Wanting Xiao, Zongfeng Li, Matthew J. Sellars, Rose L. Ahlefeldt, Fudong Wang, Shuping Liu, and Manjin Zhong 2026-10-06T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/hk6v-6bp3 10.1103/hk6v-6bp3 Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-06T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hk6v-6bp3 153601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Micromotion Area as Proxy for Anomalous Floquet Topological Systems http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7wl9-5971 Author(s): Luca Asteria, Klaus Sengstock, André Eckardt, and Christof Weitenberg<br/><p>Driven Floquet systems can realize topological phases with no static counterparts. This so-called anomalous Floquet topology breaks the bulk-boundary correspondence based on the Chern number. The number of edge modes in each band gap is instead determined by another integer index, a winding number, …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153401] Published Mon Oct 05, 2026 Author(s): Luca Asteria, Klaus Sengstock, André Eckardt, and Christof Weitenberg

Driven Floquet systems can realize topological phases with no static counterparts. This so-called anomalous Floquet topology breaks the bulk-boundary correspondence based on the Chern number. The number of edge modes in each band gap is instead determined by another integer index, a winding number, …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153401] Published Mon Oct 05, 2026

]]> Micromotion Area as Proxy for Anomalous Floquet Topological Systems Luca Asteria, Klaus Sengstock, André Eckardt, and Christof Weitenberg 2026-10-05T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 153401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7wl9-5971 10.1103/7wl9-5971 Physical Review Letters 137 15 2026-10-05T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7wl9-5971 153401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optical Depth Dictates Universal Bounds on Many-Body Decay in Atomic Ensembles http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xvt4-1vg7 Author(s): Cosimo C. Rusconi, Eric Sierra, Wai-Keong Mok, Avishi Poddar, Simon B. Jäger, and Ana Asenjo-Garcia<br/><p>Cooperative emission is well understood for idealized symmetric systems, but its fundamental limits in spatially extended, free-space ensembles remain an open question. Here, we derive a universal law for the scaling of the maximum photon emission rate with system size that unifies both ordered arra…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143603] Published Thu Oct 01, 2026 Author(s): Cosimo C. Rusconi, Eric Sierra, Wai-Keong Mok, Avishi Poddar, Simon B. Jäger, and Ana Asenjo-Garcia

Cooperative emission is well understood for idealized symmetric systems, but its fundamental limits in spatially extended, free-space ensembles remain an open question. Here, we derive a universal law for the scaling of the maximum photon emission rate with system size that unifies both ordered arra…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143603] Published Thu Oct 01, 2026

]]> Optical Depth Dictates Universal Bounds on Many-Body Decay in Atomic Ensembles Cosimo C. Rusconi, Eric Sierra, Wai-Keong Mok, Avishi Poddar, Simon B. Jäger, and Ana Asenjo-Garcia 2026-10-01T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xvt4-1vg7 10.1103/xvt4-1vg7 Physical Review Letters 137 14 2026-10-01T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xvt4-1vg7 143603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Programming Coherent and Quantum Light with a Free-Electron Wavepacket http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/k2cg-484h Author(s): Songyu Zhu, Yushan Zeng, Chenhao Pan, Yiming Pan, Ye Tian, and Ruxin Li<br/><p>The pursuit of programmable light sources with high coherence and spectral purity hinges on establishing a precise set of phase relationships in light-matter interactions. Here, we demonstrate that the quadratic dispersion of a freely propagating electron wave packet serves as a programmable quantum…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143601] Published Tue Sep 29, 2026 Author(s): Songyu Zhu, Yushan Zeng, Chenhao Pan, Yiming Pan, Ye Tian, and Ruxin Li

The pursuit of programmable light sources with high coherence and spectral purity hinges on establishing a precise set of phase relationships in light-matter interactions. Here, we demonstrate that the quadratic dispersion of a freely propagating electron wave packet serves as a programmable quantum…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143601] Published Tue Sep 29, 2026

]]> Programming Coherent and Quantum Light with a Free-Electron Wavepacket Songyu Zhu, Yushan Zeng, Chenhao Pan, Yiming Pan, Ye Tian, and Ruxin Li 2026-09-29T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/k2cg-484h 10.1103/k2cg-484h Physical Review Letters 137 14 2026-09-29T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/k2cg-484h 143601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Giant Photon Blockade with Multiple Atoms http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9grj-vtpj Author(s): Xin Liu, Qing-Hong Liao, Qing-Yue Zhang, and Yong-Chun Liu<br/><p>Nonlinearity at the single-photon level is important in both fundamental research and applications of quantum optics. Strong single-photon nonlinearity is usually hard to achieve with a single atom coupled to a cavity mode. Unfortunately, stronger nonlinearity cannot be achieved by coupling more ato…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143602] Published Tue Sep 29, 2026 Author(s): Xin Liu, Qing-Hong Liao, Qing-Yue Zhang, and Yong-Chun Liu

Nonlinearity at the single-photon level is important in both fundamental research and applications of quantum optics. Strong single-photon nonlinearity is usually hard to achieve with a single atom coupled to a cavity mode. Unfortunately, stronger nonlinearity cannot be achieved by coupling more ato…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143602] Published Tue Sep 29, 2026

]]> Giant Photon Blockade with Multiple Atoms Xin Liu, Qing-Hong Liao, Qing-Yue Zhang, and Yong-Chun Liu 2026-09-29T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 143602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/9grj-vtpj 10.1103/9grj-vtpj Physical Review Letters 137 14 2026-09-29T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9grj-vtpj 143602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Magnetic-Field-Calibration-Free Determination of the Hyperfine Constant $A$ in Ultracold Fermi Gases of $^{40}\mathrm{K}$ http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7sjf-yj2z Author(s): Yajing Yang, Biao Shan, Yuhang Zhao, Jiahui Shen, Zhuxiong Ye, Liangchao Chen, Zengming Meng, Pengjun Wang, Wei Han, Jing Zhang, and Lianghui Huang<br/><p>Hyperfine constant $A$ is a key parameter of the hyperfine structure and underpins precision spectroscopy and metrology. In this Letter, we develop a magnetic-field-calibration-free method for determining the ground-state hyperfine constant $A$ in an ultracold $^{40}\mathrm{K}$ Fermi gas by utilizin…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133401] Published Fri Sep 25, 2026 Author(s): Yajing Yang, Biao Shan, Yuhang Zhao, Jiahui Shen, Zhuxiong Ye, Liangchao Chen, Zengming Meng, Pengjun Wang, Wei Han, Jing Zhang, and Lianghui Huang

Hyperfine constant A is a key parameter of the hyperfine structure and underpins precision spectroscopy and metrology. In this Letter, we develop a magnetic-field-calibration-free method for determining the ground-state hyperfine constant A in an ultracold K40 Fermi gas by utilizing a pair of magnet…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133401] Published Fri Sep 25, 2026

]]> Magnetic-Field-Calibration-Free Determination of the Hyperfine Constant $A$ in Ultracold Fermi Gases of $^{40}\mathrm{K}$ Yajing Yang, Biao Shan, Yuhang Zhao, Jiahui Shen, Zhuxiong Ye, Liangchao Chen, Zengming Meng, Pengjun Wang, Wei Han, Jing Zhang, and Lianghui Huang 2026-09-25T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7sjf-yj2z 10.1103/7sjf-yj2z Physical Review Letters 137 13 2026-09-25T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7sjf-yj2z 133401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Bound States in the Continuum for High-$Q$ Light Emission in Photonic-Phononic Nonlocal Metasurfaces http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/fhx1-953m Author(s): Soheil Farazi and Srinivas Tadigadapa<br/><p>Thermal radiation is inherently broadband and incoherent, limiting its utility in applications requiring spectral selectivity such as molecular spectroscopy and free-space optical communications. Bound states in the continuum (BICs) provide a powerful route to confine light in open photonic systems …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133802] Published Fri Sep 25, 2026 Author(s): Soheil Farazi and Srinivas Tadigadapa

Thermal radiation is inherently broadband and incoherent, limiting its utility in applications requiring spectral selectivity such as molecular spectroscopy and free-space optical communications. Bound states in the continuum (BICs) provide a powerful route to confine light in open photonic systems …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133802] Published Fri Sep 25, 2026

]]> Bound States in the Continuum for High-$Q$ Light Emission in Photonic-Phononic Nonlocal Metasurfaces Soheil Farazi and Srinivas Tadigadapa 2026-09-25T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/fhx1-953m 10.1103/fhx1-953m Physical Review Letters 137 13 2026-09-25T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/fhx1-953m 133802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Photon State Evolution in Arbitrary Time-Varying Media http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bx2r-psdf Author(s): Artuur Stevens and Christophe Caloz<br/><p>We introduce the instantaneous eigenstate method to study the evolution of quantum states in nondispersive, homogeneous media with arbitrary time-varying permittivity and permeability. This method leverages the Heisenberg equation to bypass the Schrödinger equation, which leads to a complicated infi…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133601] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026 Author(s): Artuur Stevens and Christophe Caloz

We introduce the instantaneous eigenstate method to study the evolution of quantum states in nondispersive, homogeneous media with arbitrary time-varying permittivity and permeability. This method leverages the Heisenberg equation to bypass the Schrödinger equation, which leads to a complicated infi…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133601] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026

]]> Photon State Evolution in Arbitrary Time-Varying Media Artuur Stevens and Christophe Caloz 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bx2r-psdf 10.1103/bx2r-psdf Physical Review Letters 137 13 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bx2r-psdf 133601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Coherent Control of an Embedded Bound State without a Spectral Gap http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/8mrx-82gp Author(s): Yue Chang<br/><p>Bound states in the continuum (BICs) can confine photonic excitations in open systems without conventional cavities or band gaps, making them promising candidates for long-lived quantum storage and single-photon control. Their use as quantum resources is limited, however, by two basic difficulties: …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133602] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026 Author(s): Yue Chang

Bound states in the continuum (BICs) can confine photonic excitations in open systems without conventional cavities or band gaps, making them promising candidates for long-lived quantum storage and single-photon control. Their use as quantum resources is limited, however, by two basic difficulties: …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133602] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026

]]> Coherent Control of an Embedded Bound State without a Spectral Gap Yue Chang 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/8mrx-82gp 10.1103/8mrx-82gp Physical Review Letters 137 13 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/8mrx-82gp 133602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Kramers–Kronig Causality in Integrated Photonics: The Spectral Tension between Ultraviolet Transition and Midinfrared Absorption http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jnwg-3m6r Author(s): Yue Hu, Zhenyuan Shang, Chenxi Zhang, Yuanjie Ning, Weiqin Zheng, Dengke Chen, Sanli Huang, Baoqi Shi, Zeying Zhong, Hao Tan, Wei Sun, Yi-Han Luo, Xinmao Yin, Zhi-Chuan Niu, and Junqiu Liu<br/><p>Dispersion engineering via geometric confinement is essential to integrated nonlinear photonics. However, prevailing methodologies rely on semiempirical Sellmeier models that assume idealized material purity, neglecting the pronounced dispersion shifts induced by residual impurities like hydrogen-re…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133801] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026 Author(s): Yue Hu, Zhenyuan Shang, Chenxi Zhang, Yuanjie Ning, Weiqin Zheng, Dengke Chen, Sanli Huang, Baoqi Shi, Zeying Zhong, Hao Tan, Wei Sun, Yi-Han Luo, Xinmao Yin, Zhi-Chuan Niu, and Junqiu Liu

Dispersion engineering via geometric confinement is essential to integrated nonlinear photonics. However, prevailing methodologies rely on semiempirical Sellmeier models that assume idealized material purity, neglecting the pronounced dispersion shifts induced by residual impurities like hydrogen-re…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133801] Published Tue Sep 22, 2026

]]> Kramers–Kronig Causality in Integrated Photonics: The Spectral Tension between Ultraviolet Transition and Midinfrared Absorption Yue Hu, Zhenyuan Shang, Chenxi Zhang, Yuanjie Ning, Weiqin Zheng, Dengke Chen, Sanli Huang, Baoqi Shi, Zeying Zhong, Hao Tan, Wei Sun, Yi-Han Luo, Xinmao Yin, Zhi-Chuan Niu, and Junqiu Liu 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 133801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/jnwg-3m6r 10.1103/jnwg-3m6r Physical Review Letters 137 13 2026-09-22T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jnwg-3m6r 133801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Rydberg States with a Liquid Core http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/pdby-ss2t Author(s): Juan Carlos Acosta Matos, P. Giannakeas, and Jan M. Rost<br/><p>We develop a self-consistent approach that provides an explicit potential for a Rydberg electron whose ionic core consists of a polarizable medium, typically realized with superfluid droplets. The electron’s motion remains separable in spherical coordinates, but the radial force exerted by the dropl…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123402] Published Wed Sep 16, 2026 Author(s): Juan Carlos Acosta Matos, P. Giannakeas, and Jan M. Rost

We develop a self-consistent approach that provides an explicit potential for a Rydberg electron whose ionic core consists of a polarizable medium, typically realized with superfluid droplets. The electron’s motion remains separable in spherical coordinates, but the radial force exerted by the dropl…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123402] Published Wed Sep 16, 2026

]]> Rydberg States with a Liquid Core Juan Carlos Acosta Matos, P. Giannakeas, and Jan M. Rost 2026-09-16T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/pdby-ss2t 10.1103/pdby-ss2t Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-16T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/pdby-ss2t 123402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Quantum Criticality from Spectral Collapse in the Two-Photon Rabi Model http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/ctp9-k77q Author(s): Jiong Li, Jun-Ling Wang, Qing-Hu Chen, and Hai-Qing Lin<br/><p>Spectral collapse in the two-photon quantum Rabi model (tpQRM) has long been regarded as insufficient to establish quantum criticality because, under generic conditions, the lowest excitation gap remains finite. We show that, at a special qubit frequency, spectral collapse in the anisotropic tpQRM c…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123602] Published Wed Sep 16, 2026 Author(s): Jiong Li, Jun-Ling Wang, Qing-Hu Chen, and Hai-Qing Lin

Spectral collapse in the two-photon quantum Rabi model (tpQRM) has long been regarded as insufficient to establish quantum criticality because, under generic conditions, the lowest excitation gap remains finite. We show that, at a special qubit frequency, spectral collapse in the anisotropic tpQRM c…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123602] Published Wed Sep 16, 2026

]]> Quantum Criticality from Spectral Collapse in the Two-Photon Rabi Model Jiong Li, Jun-Ling Wang, Qing-Hu Chen, and Hai-Qing Lin 2026-09-16T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/ctp9-k77q 10.1103/ctp9-k77q Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-16T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/ctp9-k77q 123602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Fluctuation Thermometry of an Atom-Resolved Quantum Gas: Beyond the Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/45fw-r1cp Author(s): Maxime Dixmerias, Joris Verstraten, Cyprien Daix, Bruno Peaudecerf, Tim de Jongh, and Tarik Yefsah<br/><p>Thermometry is essential for studying many-body physics with ultracold atoms. Accurately measuring low temperatures in these systems, however, remains a significant challenge due to the absence of a universal thermometer. Most widely applicable methods, such as fitting of <i>in situ</i> density profiles, a…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123401] Published Tue Sep 15, 2026 Author(s): Maxime Dixmerias, Joris Verstraten, Cyprien Daix, Bruno Peaudecerf, Tim de Jongh, and Tarik Yefsah

Thermometry is essential for studying many-body physics with ultracold atoms. Accurately measuring low temperatures in these systems, however, remains a significant challenge due to the absence of a universal thermometer. Most widely applicable methods, such as fitting of in situ density profiles, a…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123401] Published Tue Sep 15, 2026

]]> Fluctuation Thermometry of an Atom-Resolved Quantum Gas: Beyond the Fluctuation-Dissipation Theorem Maxime Dixmerias, Joris Verstraten, Cyprien Daix, Bruno Peaudecerf, Tim de Jongh, and Tarik Yefsah 2026-09-15T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/45fw-r1cp 10.1103/45fw-r1cp Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-15T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/45fw-r1cp 123401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Resolution and Robustness Bounds for Reconstructive Spectrometers http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/yffp-wgsh Author(s): Changyan Zhu, Hsuan Lo, Jianbo Yu, Qi Jie Wang, and Y. D. Chong<br/><p>Reconstructive spectrometers are an emerging class of devices that combine complex light scattering with inference. Thus far, the physical determinants of their performance remain underexplored. Within the regime of chaotic or diffusive scattering, the noise-induced error for spectral reconstruction…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123802] Published Tue Sep 15, 2026 Author(s): Changyan Zhu, Hsuan Lo, Jianbo Yu, Qi Jie Wang, and Y. D. Chong

Reconstructive spectrometers are an emerging class of devices that combine complex light scattering with inference. Thus far, the physical determinants of their performance remain underexplored. Within the regime of chaotic or diffusive scattering, the noise-induced error for spectral reconstruction…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123802] Published Tue Sep 15, 2026

]]> Resolution and Robustness Bounds for Reconstructive Spectrometers Changyan Zhu, Hsuan Lo, Jianbo Yu, Qi Jie Wang, and Y. D. Chong 2026-09-15T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/yffp-wgsh 10.1103/yffp-wgsh Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-15T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/yffp-wgsh 123802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Probing Magnetic Hysteresis at Amorphous Glass Interfaces via Quadrupolar-Enhanced $^{21}\mathrm{Ne}$ Spin Relaxation http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3l7y-kngf Author(s): Xiaoping Li, Wenfeng Fan, Hang Gao, Shimiao Fan, Qi Yuan, Zhihong Wu, and Wei Quan<br/><p>The magnetic dynamics at the nanoscale interface of amorphous insulators sit at the intersection of advancing ultrasensitive quantum sensing and understanding condensed matter physics. While noble-gas spin relaxation offers a powerful approach to probe these interfaces, it has long been restricted t…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123201] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026 Author(s): Xiaoping Li, Wenfeng Fan, Hang Gao, Shimiao Fan, Qi Yuan, Zhihong Wu, and Wei Quan

The magnetic dynamics at the nanoscale interface of amorphous insulators sit at the intersection of advancing ultrasensitive quantum sensing and understanding condensed matter physics. While noble-gas spin relaxation offers a powerful approach to probe these interfaces, it has long been restricted t…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123201] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026

]]> Probing Magnetic Hysteresis at Amorphous Glass Interfaces via Quadrupolar-Enhanced $^{21}\mathrm{Ne}$ Spin Relaxation Xiaoping Li, Wenfeng Fan, Hang Gao, Shimiao Fan, Qi Yuan, Zhihong Wu, and Wei Quan 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/3l7y-kngf 10.1103/3l7y-kngf Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3l7y-kngf 123201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Motion-Induced Directionality of Collective Emission in a Nonchiral Waveguide http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9dhz-dxc8 Author(s): Yoan Spahn, Jens Hartmann, Benedikt Saalfrank, Michael Fleischhauer, Thomas Halfmann, and Thorsten Peters<br/><p>We report the experimental observation of motion-induced directionality in collective atomic emission within a hollow-core waveguide, establishing a general principle: directional interactions can emerge from collective phase engineering alone. Remarkably, neither single-emitter asymmetry nor any as…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123601] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026 Author(s): Yoan Spahn, Jens Hartmann, Benedikt Saalfrank, Michael Fleischhauer, Thomas Halfmann, and Thorsten Peters

We report the experimental observation of motion-induced directionality in collective atomic emission within a hollow-core waveguide, establishing a general principle: directional interactions can emerge from collective phase engineering alone. Remarkably, neither single-emitter asymmetry nor any as…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123601] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026

]]> Motion-Induced Directionality of Collective Emission in a Nonchiral Waveguide Yoan Spahn, Jens Hartmann, Benedikt Saalfrank, Michael Fleischhauer, Thomas Halfmann, and Thorsten Peters 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/9dhz-dxc8 10.1103/9dhz-dxc8 Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9dhz-dxc8 123601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Orbit-Resolved Imaging of Paired Resonances in a Wave-Chaotic Microcavity http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/p4qp-wnhr Author(s): Ruo-Kai Zheng, Qi-Tao Cao, Qihuang Gong, and Yun-Feng Xiao<br/><p>Orbit-resolved paired resonances, sharing the same orbital period but arising from distinct phase-space structures, provide a direct probe of wave localization in chaotic microcavities. Here, we report the orbit-resolved visualization of paired resonances in a chaotic optical microcavity using a mul…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123801] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026 Author(s): Ruo-Kai Zheng, Qi-Tao Cao, Qihuang Gong, and Yun-Feng Xiao

Orbit-resolved paired resonances, sharing the same orbital period but arising from distinct phase-space structures, provide a direct probe of wave localization in chaotic microcavities. Here, we report the orbit-resolved visualization of paired resonances in a chaotic optical microcavity using a mul…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123801] Published Mon Sep 14, 2026

]]> Orbit-Resolved Imaging of Paired Resonances in a Wave-Chaotic Microcavity Ruo-Kai Zheng, Qi-Tao Cao, Qihuang Gong, and Yun-Feng Xiao 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 123801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/p4qp-wnhr 10.1103/p4qp-wnhr Physical Review Letters 137 12 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/p4qp-wnhr 123801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Generalized Hydrodynamics of Bloch Oscillations in the Absence of a Lattice http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/yfjc-r69d Author(s): Stefano Scopa, Philip Zechmann, Michael Knap, Jacopo De Nardis, and Alvise Bastianello<br/><p>Objects subjected to a constant force generally increase their velocity over time. This expectation fails whenever their energy is a smooth and periodic function of momentum, resulting in periodic Bloch oscillations instead. Periodic dispersions, typical of lattice systems, can also emerge in contin…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113404] Published Fri Sep 11, 2026 Author(s): Stefano Scopa, Philip Zechmann, Michael Knap, Jacopo De Nardis, and Alvise Bastianello

Objects subjected to a constant force generally increase their velocity over time. This expectation fails whenever their energy is a smooth and periodic function of momentum, resulting in periodic Bloch oscillations instead. Periodic dispersions, typical of lattice systems, can also emerge in contin…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113404] Published Fri Sep 11, 2026

]]> Generalized Hydrodynamics of Bloch Oscillations in the Absence of a Lattice Stefano Scopa, Philip Zechmann, Michael Knap, Jacopo De Nardis, and Alvise Bastianello 2026-09-11T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113404 (2026) article doi:10.1103/yfjc-r69d 10.1103/yfjc-r69d Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-11T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/yfjc-r69d 113404 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Measured and Theoretical $\mathrm{K}α$ X-Ray Emission Linewidths of U, Np, and Pu http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tcbz-kqk1 Author(s): Abigail Wessels, Jonathan W. Dean, Daniel T. Becker, Douglas A. Bennett, Matthew H. Carpenter, Mark Croce, Joseph W. Fowler, Johnathon D. Gard, Paul Indelicato, Katrina E. Koehler, J. A. B. Mates, Daniel McNeel, David Mercer, Daniel R. Schmidt, Katherine Schreiber, Daniel S. Swetz, Duc Vo, Sophie Weidenbenner, and Joel N. Ullom<br/><p>We present measurements of the $\mathrm{K}{α}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{K}{α}_{2}$ natural x-ray linewidths of uranium, neptunium, and plutonium ($\mathrm{Z}=92$, 93, 94) obtained using a superconducting transition-edge sensor microcalorimeter array. The relative uncertainties range from 0.5% to 1.5%, impro…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113001] Published Thu Sep 10, 2026 Author(s): Abigail Wessels, Jonathan W. Dean, Daniel T. Becker, Douglas A. Bennett, Matthew H. Carpenter, Mark Croce, Joseph W. Fowler, Johnathon D. Gard, Paul Indelicato, Katrina E. Koehler, J. A. B. Mates, Daniel McNeel, David Mercer, Daniel R. Schmidt, Katherine Schreiber, Daniel S. Swetz, Duc Vo, Sophie Weidenbenner, and Joel N. Ullom

We present measurements of the Kα1 and Kα2 natural x-ray linewidths of uranium, neptunium, and plutonium (Z=92, 93, 94) obtained using a superconducting transition-edge sensor microcalorimeter array. The relative uncertainties range from 0.5% to 1.5%, improving upon previous values by factors rangin…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113001] Published Thu Sep 10, 2026

]]> Measured and Theoretical $\mathrm{K}α$ X-Ray Emission Linewidths of U, Np, and Pu Abigail Wessels, Jonathan W. Dean, Daniel T. Becker, Douglas A. Bennett, Matthew H. Carpenter, Mark Croce, Joseph W. Fowler, Johnathon D. Gard, Paul Indelicato, Katrina E. Koehler, J. A. B. Mates, Daniel McNeel, David Mercer, Daniel R. Schmidt, Katherine Schreiber, Daniel S. Swetz, Duc Vo, Sophie Weidenbenner, and Joel N. Ullom 2026-09-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113001 (2026) article doi:10.1103/tcbz-kqk1 10.1103/tcbz-kqk1 Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tcbz-kqk1 113001 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Bound States in the Continuum with Vectorial Topological Charge http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5lrk-ct88 Author(s): Wen-Jin Zhang, Ze-Peng Zhuang, Xiao-Dong Chen, and Jian-Wen Dong<br/><p>Bound states in the continuum (BICs) have long been recognized as topological singularities of light, yet their descriptions have relied solely on scalar topological charges that trace a polarization angle rotation, leaving their true vectorial topology unexplored. Here, we apply the concept of a ve…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113803] Published Thu Sep 10, 2026 Author(s): Wen-Jin Zhang, Ze-Peng Zhuang, Xiao-Dong Chen, and Jian-Wen Dong

Bound states in the continuum (BICs) have long been recognized as topological singularities of light, yet their descriptions have relied solely on scalar topological charges that trace a polarization angle rotation, leaving their true vectorial topology unexplored. Here, we apply the concept of a ve…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113803] Published Thu Sep 10, 2026

]]> Bound States in the Continuum with Vectorial Topological Charge Wen-Jin Zhang, Ze-Peng Zhuang, Xiao-Dong Chen, and Jian-Wen Dong 2026-09-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113803 (2026) article doi:10.1103/5lrk-ct88 10.1103/5lrk-ct88 Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5lrk-ct88 113803 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Spatially Resolved Temperature Measurement Using Rydberg Doppler Broadening Thermometry http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kbfx-l9zk Author(s): K. N. Trivedi, M. Carminati, Èlia Solé Cardona, T. Bonaccorsi, R. Donofrio, B. Bégoc, and O. Morsch<br/><p>We demonstrate a technique for spatially resolved temperature measurement utilizing Rydberg Doppler broadening thermometry. This method employs two focused laser beams arranged perpendicularly to excite laser-cooled atoms from the ground state to a Rydberg state via a two-photon absorption process. …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113401] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026 Author(s): K. N. Trivedi, M. Carminati, Èlia Solé Cardona, T. Bonaccorsi, R. Donofrio, B. Bégoc, and O. Morsch

We demonstrate a technique for spatially resolved temperature measurement utilizing Rydberg Doppler broadening thermometry. This method employs two focused laser beams arranged perpendicularly to excite laser-cooled atoms from the ground state to a Rydberg state via a two-photon absorption process. …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113401] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026

]]> Spatially Resolved Temperature Measurement Using Rydberg Doppler Broadening Thermometry K. N. Trivedi, M. Carminati, Èlia Solé Cardona, T. Bonaccorsi, R. Donofrio, B. Bégoc, and O. Morsch 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/kbfx-l9zk 10.1103/kbfx-l9zk Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kbfx-l9zk 113401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Low-Entropy Arrays of Microwave-Shielded Molecules Prepared by Interaction Blockade http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/vprz-jqz5 Author(s): Tijs Karman, Sebastian Will, and Zoe Z. Yan<br/><p>Ultracold molecules are becoming an increasingly important technology for quantum simulation, computation, and sensing, but their state preparation in large, low-entropy arrays remains a key challenge. We propose to deterministically load single molecules into optical tweezer arrays or lattices from…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113402] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026 Author(s): Tijs Karman, Sebastian Will, and Zoe Z. Yan

Ultracold molecules are becoming an increasingly important technology for quantum simulation, computation, and sensing, but their state preparation in large, low-entropy arrays remains a key challenge. We propose to deterministically load single molecules into optical tweezer arrays or lattices from…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113402] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026

]]> Low-Entropy Arrays of Microwave-Shielded Molecules Prepared by Interaction Blockade Tijs Karman, Sebastian Will, and Zoe Z. Yan 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/vprz-jqz5 10.1103/vprz-jqz5 Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/vprz-jqz5 113402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Hybrid Qubit-Oscillator Module from Motional States of Two Interacting Atoms http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/2c4d-h5rc Author(s): Jaeyong Hwang, Tianrui Xu, Sean R. Muleady, Steven K. Pampel, Gur Lubin, Dawson P. Hewatt, Cindy A. Regal, and Ana Maria Rey<br/><p>We propose a qubit-oscillator platform based on the motional states of two interacting atoms in an optical tweezer. By stroboscopically modulating an engineered trap with tunable anharmonicity, we implement a complete set of bosonic operations and their qubit-controlled counterparts with high fideli…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113403] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026 Author(s): Jaeyong Hwang, Tianrui Xu, Sean R. Muleady, Steven K. Pampel, Gur Lubin, Dawson P. Hewatt, Cindy A. Regal, and Ana Maria Rey

We propose a qubit-oscillator platform based on the motional states of two interacting atoms in an optical tweezer. By stroboscopically modulating an engineered trap with tunable anharmonicity, we implement a complete set of bosonic operations and their qubit-controlled counterparts with high fideli…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113403] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026

]]> Hybrid Qubit-Oscillator Module from Motional States of Two Interacting Atoms Jaeyong Hwang, Tianrui Xu, Sean R. Muleady, Steven K. Pampel, Gur Lubin, Dawson P. Hewatt, Cindy A. Regal, and Ana Maria Rey 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113403 (2026) article doi:10.1103/2c4d-h5rc 10.1103/2c4d-h5rc Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/2c4d-h5rc 113403 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Measuring and Correcting Nanosecond Pulse Distortions in Quantum-Dot Spin Qubits http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/l5k6-csy3 Author(s): Jiheng Duan, Fernando Torres-Leal, and John M. Nichol<br/><p>Gate-defined semiconductor quantum dots utilize fast electrical control to manipulate spin and charge states of individual electrons. Electrical pulse distortions can limit control fidelities but are difficult to measure at the device level. Here, we use detuning-axis pulsed spectroscopy to characte…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113601] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026 Author(s): Jiheng Duan, Fernando Torres-Leal, and John M. Nichol

Gate-defined semiconductor quantum dots utilize fast electrical control to manipulate spin and charge states of individual electrons. Electrical pulse distortions can limit control fidelities but are difficult to measure at the device level. Here, we use detuning-axis pulsed spectroscopy to characte…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113601] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026

]]> Measuring and Correcting Nanosecond Pulse Distortions in Quantum-Dot Spin Qubits Jiheng Duan, Fernando Torres-Leal, and John M. Nichol 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/l5k6-csy3 10.1103/l5k6-csy3 Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/l5k6-csy3 113601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Programmable Branched Flow of Light http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/2fxf-jr9b Author(s): Shan-shan Chang, Daxing Xiong, Ze-huan Zheng, Li-Wei Wang, Yan-qing Lu, Lu-Jian Chen, Jian-Hua Jiang, and Jin-hui Chen<br/><p>Wave transport in disordered media is obscured by complex multiple scattering, yet prior experiments lack precise, reconfigurable control over microscopic disorder potentials. Using photoaligned nematic liquid crystals, we implement programmable spatial optical potentials to deterministically tailor…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113802] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026 Author(s): Shan-shan Chang, Daxing Xiong, Ze-huan Zheng, Li-Wei Wang, Yan-qing Lu, Lu-Jian Chen, Jian-Hua Jiang, and Jin-hui Chen

Wave transport in disordered media is obscured by complex multiple scattering, yet prior experiments lack precise, reconfigurable control over microscopic disorder potentials. Using photoaligned nematic liquid crystals, we implement programmable spatial optical potentials to deterministically tailor…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113802] Published Wed Sep 09, 2026

]]> Programmable Branched Flow of Light Shan-shan Chang, Daxing Xiong, Ze-huan Zheng, Li-Wei Wang, Yan-qing Lu, Lu-Jian Chen, Jian-Hua Jiang, and Jin-hui Chen 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/2fxf-jr9b 10.1103/2fxf-jr9b Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-09T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/2fxf-jr9b 113802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Photoelectron Chiral Dichroism Induced by Lasers without Helicity via Excited Chiral Electronic Wave Packets http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jxjx-c8r1 Author(s): Gal Bouskila, Avner Fleischer, and Ofer Neufeld<br/><p>Photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD) is a method where randomly oriented chiral molecules are photoionized due to irradiation by circularly polarized lasers, yielding large chiral signals in the photoelectron momentum distribution. Recently, PECD was explored with polarization-tailored light, suc…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113201] Published Tue Sep 08, 2026 Author(s): Gal Bouskila, Avner Fleischer, and Ofer Neufeld

Photoelectron circular dichroism (PECD) is a method where randomly oriented chiral molecules are photoionized due to irradiation by circularly polarized lasers, yielding large chiral signals in the photoelectron momentum distribution. Recently, PECD was explored with polarization-tailored light, suc…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113201] Published Tue Sep 08, 2026

]]> Photoelectron Chiral Dichroism Induced by Lasers without Helicity via Excited Chiral Electronic Wave Packets Gal Bouskila, Avner Fleischer, and Ofer Neufeld 2026-09-08T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/jxjx-c8r1 10.1103/jxjx-c8r1 Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-08T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jxjx-c8r1 113201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics General Double-Zero-Index Photonic Crystals http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xb4y-tl1w Author(s): Zebin Zhu, Dong Zhao, Ziyao Wang, Xucheng Yang, Liyong Jiang, and Zhen Gao<br/><p>Some photonic crystals (PCs) with Dirac-like (or semi-Dirac) conical dispersions exhibit the property of double-zero index (DZI), which was previously thought to occur only at the center of the Brillouin zone ($\mathrm{Γ}$ point). Here, we demonstrate a general DZI effect in PCs, whose Dirac-like po…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113801] Published Tue Sep 08, 2026 Author(s): Zebin Zhu, Dong Zhao, Ziyao Wang, Xucheng Yang, Liyong Jiang, and Zhen Gao

Some photonic crystals (PCs) with Dirac-like (or semi-Dirac) conical dispersions exhibit the property of double-zero index (DZI), which was previously thought to occur only at the center of the Brillouin zone (Γ point). Here, we demonstrate a general DZI effect in PCs, whose Dirac-like point can app…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113801] Published Tue Sep 08, 2026

]]> General Double-Zero-Index Photonic Crystals Zebin Zhu, Dong Zhao, Ziyao Wang, Xucheng Yang, Liyong Jiang, and Zhen Gao 2026-09-08T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 113801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xb4y-tl1w 10.1103/xb4y-tl1w Physical Review Letters 137 11 2026-09-08T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xb4y-tl1w 113801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Passive Quantum State Transfer in a Dispersion-Engineered Waveguide http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/m2md-rxkv Author(s): Zeyu Kuang, Oliver Diekmann, Lorenz Fischer, Stefan Rotter, and Carlos Gonzalez-Ballestero<br/><p>High-fidelity state transfer between two qubits is fundamentally limited by time-reversal symmetry: one qubit emits a photon with a certain temporal pulse shape, whereas a second qubit requires the time-reversed pulse shape to efficiently absorb this photon. This limitation is often overcome by intr…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103605] Published Fri Sep 04, 2026 Author(s): Zeyu Kuang, Oliver Diekmann, Lorenz Fischer, Stefan Rotter, and Carlos Gonzalez-Ballestero

High-fidelity state transfer between two qubits is fundamentally limited by time-reversal symmetry: one qubit emits a photon with a certain temporal pulse shape, whereas a second qubit requires the time-reversed pulse shape to efficiently absorb this photon. This limitation is often overcome by intr…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103605] Published Fri Sep 04, 2026

]]> Passive Quantum State Transfer in a Dispersion-Engineered Waveguide Zeyu Kuang, Oliver Diekmann, Lorenz Fischer, Stefan Rotter, and Carlos Gonzalez-Ballestero 2026-09-04T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103605 (2026) article doi:10.1103/m2md-rxkv 10.1103/m2md-rxkv Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-04T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/m2md-rxkv 103605 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optical Thermodynamics beyond the Weak Nonlinearity Limit http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/372m-bnpr Author(s): Emily Kabat, Shrohan Mohapatra, P. G. Kevrekidis, and Tsampikos Kottos<br/><p>Optical thermodynamics has recently emerged as a theoretical framework describing a Rayleigh-Jeans (RJ) modal power distribution of multimoded nonlinear photonic circuits. However, its applicability is constrained to systems exhibiting weak nonlinear mode-mode interactions. Here, by employing a tran…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103803] Published Fri Sep 04, 2026 Author(s): Emily Kabat, Shrohan Mohapatra, P. G. Kevrekidis, and Tsampikos Kottos

Optical thermodynamics has recently emerged as a theoretical framework describing a Rayleigh-Jeans (RJ) modal power distribution of multimoded nonlinear photonic circuits. However, its applicability is constrained to systems exhibiting weak nonlinear mode-mode interactions. Here, by employing a tran…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103803] Published Fri Sep 04, 2026

]]> Optical Thermodynamics beyond the Weak Nonlinearity Limit Emily Kabat, Shrohan Mohapatra, P. G. Kevrekidis, and Tsampikos Kottos 2026-09-04T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103803 (2026) article doi:10.1103/372m-bnpr 10.1103/372m-bnpr Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-04T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/372m-bnpr 103803 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Generation of Fully Phase-Controlled Two-Photon Entangled States http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/4gnb-y56d Author(s): Ian Ford, Adrien Amour, and Matthias Keller<br/><p>Control over the internal states of trapped ions makes them the ideal system to generate single and two-photon states. Coupling a single ion to an optical cavity enables efficient emission of single photons into a single spatial mode and grants control over their temporal shape, phase, and frequency…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103604] Published Thu Sep 03, 2026 Author(s): Ian Ford, Adrien Amour, and Matthias Keller

Control over the internal states of trapped ions makes them the ideal system to generate single and two-photon states. Coupling a single ion to an optical cavity enables efficient emission of single photons into a single spatial mode and grants control over their temporal shape, phase, and frequency…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103604] Published Thu Sep 03, 2026

]]> Generation of Fully Phase-Controlled Two-Photon Entangled States Ian Ford, Adrien Amour, and Matthias Keller 2026-09-03T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103604 (2026) article doi:10.1103/4gnb-y56d 10.1103/4gnb-y56d Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-03T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/4gnb-y56d 103604 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optimizing Optomechanical Detection by Spatially Mapping and Masking Measurement Inefficiency http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3dxh-3415 Author(s): Youssef Tawfik, Shan Hao, and Thomas P. Purdy<br/><p>Many optical measurement techniques, such as light scattering from wavelength-scale particles or detecting motion of a surface with an optical lever, encode information in a complex radiation pattern. Extracting all available information is essential for many quantum-enhanced sensing protocols but i…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103603] Published Wed Sep 02, 2026 Author(s): Youssef Tawfik, Shan Hao, and Thomas P. Purdy

Many optical measurement techniques, such as light scattering from wavelength-scale particles or detecting motion of a surface with an optical lever, encode information in a complex radiation pattern. Extracting all available information is essential for many quantum-enhanced sensing protocols but i…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103603] Published Wed Sep 02, 2026

]]> Optimizing Optomechanical Detection by Spatially Mapping and Masking Measurement Inefficiency Youssef Tawfik, Shan Hao, and Thomas P. Purdy 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/3dxh-3415 10.1103/3dxh-3415 Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3dxh-3415 103603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Close Encounters between Periodic Light and Periodic Arrays of Quantum Emitters http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/71nx-b83j Author(s): Frieder Lindel, Carlos J. Sánchez Martínez, Johannes Feist, and Francisco J. García-Vidal<br/><p>We introduce crystal polaritons, hybrid excitations formed when the collective excitations of a periodic quantum-emitter array strongly couple to the resonant Bloch modes of a metasurface. This realizes a cavity-QED platform in which periodic light and periodic matter are treated on the same footing…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103802] Published Wed Sep 02, 2026 Author(s): Frieder Lindel, Carlos J. Sánchez Martínez, Johannes Feist, and Francisco J. García-Vidal

We introduce crystal polaritons, hybrid excitations formed when the collective excitations of a periodic quantum-emitter array strongly couple to the resonant Bloch modes of a metasurface. This realizes a cavity-QED platform in which periodic light and periodic matter are treated on the same footing…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103802] Published Wed Sep 02, 2026

]]> Close Encounters between Periodic Light and Periodic Arrays of Quantum Emitters Frieder Lindel, Carlos J. Sánchez Martínez, Johannes Feist, and Francisco J. García-Vidal 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/71nx-b83j 10.1103/71nx-b83j Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-02T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/71nx-b83j 103802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Critical Quantum Metrology beyond Adiabaticity in Collectively Pumped Superradiance http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/rp9s-tgp7 Author(s): Yoav Shimshi and Ephraim Shahmoon<br/><p>Critical metrology relies on the high sensitivity of systems to parameter changes near a phase transition to extract information with high precision. Such methods usually require working under adiabatic conditions, which implies long preparation times due to critical slowing down. Here instead we de…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103601] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026 Author(s): Yoav Shimshi and Ephraim Shahmoon

Critical metrology relies on the high sensitivity of systems to parameter changes near a phase transition to extract information with high precision. Such methods usually require working under adiabatic conditions, which implies long preparation times due to critical slowing down. Here instead we de…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103601] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026

]]> Critical Quantum Metrology beyond Adiabaticity in Collectively Pumped Superradiance Yoav Shimshi and Ephraim Shahmoon 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/rp9s-tgp7 10.1103/rp9s-tgp7 Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/rp9s-tgp7 103601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Quantum Magnetometry with Orientation beyond Steady-State Limits in Cavity-Magnon Systems http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/z982-mv6k Author(s): Zheng Liu, Ding-hui Xu, Yi-jia Yang, Yu-qiang Liu, and Chang-shui Yu<br/><p>We propose a transient vector quantum magnetometry protocol based on cavity-magnon systems. By exploiting finite-time dynamics initialized from a reservoir-engineered squeezed steady state, our scheme retains residual squeezing-induced quadrature noise reduction, which suppresses transient added noi…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103602] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026 Author(s): Zheng Liu, Ding-hui Xu, Yi-jia Yang, Yu-qiang Liu, and Chang-shui Yu

We propose a transient vector quantum magnetometry protocol based on cavity-magnon systems. By exploiting finite-time dynamics initialized from a reservoir-engineered squeezed steady state, our scheme retains residual squeezing-induced quadrature noise reduction, which suppresses transient added noi…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103602] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026

]]> Quantum Magnetometry with Orientation beyond Steady-State Limits in Cavity-Magnon Systems Zheng Liu, Ding-hui Xu, Yi-jia Yang, Yu-qiang Liu, and Chang-shui Yu 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/z982-mv6k 10.1103/z982-mv6k Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/z982-mv6k 103602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Spin-1 Weyl Points in Isotropic Chiral Metamaterials http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7ty7-d15f Author(s): Ekin Gunes Ozaktas and Shanhui Fan<br/><p>We show that an isotropic medium with broken inversion symmetry can exhibit spin-1 Weyl points with a charge of 2. Such points are protected by SO(3) rotational symmetry (isotropy). We study such points in three different systems: a homogeneous chiral Lorentz medium, a periodic chiral metamaterial w…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103801] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026 Author(s): Ekin Gunes Ozaktas and Shanhui Fan

We show that an isotropic medium with broken inversion symmetry can exhibit spin-1 Weyl points with a charge of 2. Such points are protected by SO(3) rotational symmetry (isotropy). We study such points in three different systems: a homogeneous chiral Lorentz medium, a periodic chiral metamaterial w…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103801] Published Tue Sep 01, 2026

]]> Spin-1 Weyl Points in Isotropic Chiral Metamaterials Ekin Gunes Ozaktas and Shanhui Fan 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 103801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7ty7-d15f 10.1103/7ty7-d15f Physical Review Letters 137 10 2026-09-01T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7ty7-d15f 103801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Probing Atoms by Periodically Modulated Electron Bunches http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/6c49-6yt4 Author(s): A. B. Voitkiv, E. Schneidmiller, and T. Pfeifer<br/><p>When passing through an undulator in a free electron laser, dense bunches of relativistic electrons split into microbunches, attaining a periodic space-time structure. We show that the field of such periodically modulated bunches is tremendously influenced by coherence effects, resulting in a novel …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093201] Published Thu Aug 27, 2026 Author(s): A. B. Voitkiv, E. Schneidmiller, and T. Pfeifer

When passing through an undulator in a free electron laser, dense bunches of relativistic electrons split into microbunches, attaining a periodic space-time structure. We show that the field of such periodically modulated bunches is tremendously influenced by coherence effects, resulting in a novel …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093201] Published Thu Aug 27, 2026

]]> Probing Atoms by Periodically Modulated Electron Bunches A. B. Voitkiv, E. Schneidmiller, and T. Pfeifer 2026-08-27T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/6c49-6yt4 10.1103/6c49-6yt4 Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-27T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/6c49-6yt4 093201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Creation of Ultracold Heteronuclear $p$-Wave Feshbach Molecules http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/smgh-m2yq Author(s): Fan Jia, Zhichao Guo, Zerong Huang, and Dajun Wang<br/><p>We report the first creation of a bulk sample of ultracold heteronuclear $p$-wave Feshbach molecules in an optically trapped Bose-Bose mixture of $^{23}\mathrm{Na}$ and $^{87}\mathrm{Rb}$ atoms. Using loss spectroscopy and binding energy measurements, we systematically characterize the interspecies …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093001] Published Wed Aug 26, 2026 Author(s): Fan Jia, Zhichao Guo, Zerong Huang, and Dajun Wang

We report the first creation of a bulk sample of ultracold heteronuclear p-wave Feshbach molecules in an optically trapped Bose-Bose mixture of Na23 and Rb87 atoms. Using loss spectroscopy and binding energy measurements, we systematically characterize the interspecies p-wave Feshbach resonances nea…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093001] Published Wed Aug 26, 2026

]]> Creation of Ultracold Heteronuclear $p$-Wave Feshbach Molecules Fan Jia, Zhichao Guo, Zerong Huang, and Dajun Wang 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093001 (2026) article doi:10.1103/smgh-m2yq 10.1103/smgh-m2yq Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/smgh-m2yq 093001 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Elucidating the Intersystem Crossing of the Nitrogen-Vacancy Center up to Megabar Pressures http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hxtk-vmjq Author(s): Benchen Huang, Srinivas V. Mandyam, Weijie Wu, Bryce Kobrin, Prabudhya Bhattacharyya, Yu Jin, Bijuan Chen, Max Block, Esther Wang, Zhipan Wang, Satcher Hsieh, Chong Zu, Christopher R. Laumann, Norman Y. Yao, and Giulia Galli<br/><p>The integration of nitrogen-vacancy color centers into diamond anvil cells has opened the door to quantum sensing at megabar pressures. Despite a multitude of experimental demonstrations and applications ranging from quantum materials to geophysics, a detailed microscopic understanding of how stress…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093801] Published Wed Aug 26, 2026 Author(s): Benchen Huang, Srinivas V. Mandyam, Weijie Wu, Bryce Kobrin, Prabudhya Bhattacharyya, Yu Jin, Bijuan Chen, Max Block, Esther Wang, Zhipan Wang, Satcher Hsieh, Chong Zu, Christopher R. Laumann, Norman Y. Yao, and Giulia Galli

The integration of nitrogen-vacancy color centers into diamond anvil cells has opened the door to quantum sensing at megabar pressures. Despite a multitude of experimental demonstrations and applications ranging from quantum materials to geophysics, a detailed microscopic understanding of how stress…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093801] Published Wed Aug 26, 2026

]]> Elucidating the Intersystem Crossing of the Nitrogen-Vacancy Center up to Megabar Pressures Benchen Huang, Srinivas V. Mandyam, Weijie Wu, Bryce Kobrin, Prabudhya Bhattacharyya, Yu Jin, Bijuan Chen, Max Block, Esther Wang, Zhipan Wang, Satcher Hsieh, Chong Zu, Christopher R. Laumann, Norman Y. Yao, and Giulia Galli 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/hxtk-vmjq 10.1103/hxtk-vmjq Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-26T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hxtk-vmjq 093801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Universal Scaling and Many-Body Resurrection of Polaritonic Double-Quantum Coherences http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kjvq-zdnh Author(s): Maxim Sukharev<br/><p>The ultrafast nonlinear optical response of molecular ensembles is fundamentally altered under strong light-matter coupling. To rigorously isolate the genuine many-body contributions, an exact time-domain field-subtraction protocol is developed within a fully nonperturbative Maxwell-Liouville framew…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093802] Published Tue Aug 25, 2026 Author(s): Maxim Sukharev

The ultrafast nonlinear optical response of molecular ensembles is fundamentally altered under strong light-matter coupling. To rigorously isolate the genuine many-body contributions, an exact time-domain field-subtraction protocol is developed within a fully nonperturbative Maxwell-Liouville framew…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093802] Published Tue Aug 25, 2026

]]> Universal Scaling and Many-Body Resurrection of Polaritonic Double-Quantum Coherences Maxim Sukharev 2026-08-25T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/kjvq-zdnh 10.1103/kjvq-zdnh Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-25T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kjvq-zdnh 093802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics First-Order Phase Transition in Atom-Molecule Quantum Degenerate Mixtures with Coherent Three-Body Recombination http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/llw4-tbnt Author(s): G. A. Bougas, A. Vardi, H. R. Sadeghpour, C. Chin, and S. I. Mistakidis<br/><p>We map the phase diagram of a two-mode atom-molecule Bose-Einstein condensate with Fano-Feshbach and coherent three-body recombination (cTBR) terms. The standard second-order phase transition observed as the molecular energy is tuned through the Fano-Feshbach resonance is replaced by a first-order t…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093401] Published Mon Aug 24, 2026 Author(s): G. A. Bougas, A. Vardi, H. R. Sadeghpour, C. Chin, and S. I. Mistakidis

We map the phase diagram of a two-mode atom-molecule Bose-Einstein condensate with Fano-Feshbach and coherent three-body recombination (cTBR) terms. The standard second-order phase transition observed as the molecular energy is tuned through the Fano-Feshbach resonance is replaced by a first-order t…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093401] Published Mon Aug 24, 2026

]]> First-Order Phase Transition in Atom-Molecule Quantum Degenerate Mixtures with Coherent Three-Body Recombination G. A. Bougas, A. Vardi, H. R. Sadeghpour, C. Chin, and S. I. Mistakidis 2026-08-24T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/llw4-tbnt 10.1103/llw4-tbnt Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-24T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/llw4-tbnt 093401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optimizing the Dynamical Preparation of Quantum Spin Lakes on the Ruby Lattice http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7dnl-6kg2 Author(s): DinhDuy Vu, Dominik S. Kufel, Jack Kemp, Lode Pollet, Chris R. Laumann, and Norman Y. Yao<br/><p>Quantum spin liquids are elusive long-range entangled states. Motivated by experiments in Rydberg quantum simulators, recent excitement has centered on the possibility of dynamically preparing a state with quantum spin-liquid correlations even when the ground-state phase diagram does not exhibit suc…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093402] Published Mon Aug 24, 2026 Author(s): DinhDuy Vu, Dominik S. Kufel, Jack Kemp, Lode Pollet, Chris R. Laumann, and Norman Y. Yao

Quantum spin liquids are elusive long-range entangled states. Motivated by experiments in Rydberg quantum simulators, recent excitement has centered on the possibility of dynamically preparing a state with quantum spin-liquid correlations even when the ground-state phase diagram does not exhibit suc…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093402] Published Mon Aug 24, 2026

]]> Optimizing the Dynamical Preparation of Quantum Spin Lakes on the Ruby Lattice DinhDuy Vu, Dominik S. Kufel, Jack Kemp, Lode Pollet, Chris R. Laumann, and Norman Y. Yao 2026-08-24T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 093402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7dnl-6kg2 10.1103/7dnl-6kg2 Physical Review Letters 137 9 2026-08-24T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7dnl-6kg2 093402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Non-Hermitian Anomalous Scaling Engineering http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/39t1-94yh Author(s): Shulin Wang, Jiawei He, Zhiyuan Yang, Stefano Longhi, and Peng Xue<br/><p>Non-Hermitian systems exhibit anomalous scaling, a striking departure from conventional bulk laws, rooted in the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE). Here, we experimentally uncover this scaling and demonstrate its active control in a temporal photonic lattice. By tracking the real-time evolution of al…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 083801] Published Tue Aug 18, 2026 Author(s): Shulin Wang, Jiawei He, Zhiyuan Yang, Stefano Longhi, and Peng Xue

Non-Hermitian systems exhibit anomalous scaling, a striking departure from conventional bulk laws, rooted in the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE). Here, we experimentally uncover this scaling and demonstrate its active control in a temporal photonic lattice. By tracking the real-time evolution of al…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 083801] Published Tue Aug 18, 2026

]]> Non-Hermitian Anomalous Scaling Engineering Shulin Wang, Jiawei He, Zhiyuan Yang, Stefano Longhi, and Peng Xue 2026-08-18T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 083801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/39t1-94yh 10.1103/39t1-94yh Physical Review Letters 137 8 2026-08-18T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/39t1-94yh 083801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Quantum Droplets in a Resonant Bose-Fermi Mixture http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5pr6-5fmd Author(s): Sam Foster, Olivier Bleu, Jesper Levinsen, and Meera M. Parish<br/><p>We study the canonical problem of a Fermi gas interacting with a weakly repulsive Bose-Einstein condensate at zero temperature. To explore the quantum phases across the full range of boson-fermion interactions, we construct a versatile variational <i>Ansatz</i> that incorporates pair correlations and corre…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073402] Published Fri Aug 14, 2026 Author(s): Sam Foster, Olivier Bleu, Jesper Levinsen, and Meera M. Parish

We study the canonical problem of a Fermi gas interacting with a weakly repulsive Bose-Einstein condensate at zero temperature. To explore the quantum phases across the full range of boson-fermion interactions, we construct a versatile variational Ansatz that incorporates pair correlations and corre…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073402] Published Fri Aug 14, 2026

]]> Quantum Droplets in a Resonant Bose-Fermi Mixture Sam Foster, Olivier Bleu, Jesper Levinsen, and Meera M. Parish 2026-08-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/5pr6-5fmd 10.1103/5pr6-5fmd Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5pr6-5fmd 073402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Topological States Enabled by Nonlocal Nonlinearity in Synthetic Dimensions http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/j9hv-7cfg Author(s): Chong-Xiao Chen, Zheng-Wei Zhou, Han Pu, and Xi-Wang Luo<br/><p>The interplay between topology and nonlinearity represents a central challenge in modern physics. Here, we investigate this interplay by considering a synthetic Su-Schrieffer-Heeger lattice with all-to-all nonlocal interactions. We find that the distinctive nonlinearity maintains an effective chiral…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073803] Published Fri Aug 14, 2026 Author(s): Chong-Xiao Chen, Zheng-Wei Zhou, Han Pu, and Xi-Wang Luo

The interplay between topology and nonlinearity represents a central challenge in modern physics. Here, we investigate this interplay by considering a synthetic Su-Schrieffer-Heeger lattice with all-to-all nonlocal interactions. We find that the distinctive nonlinearity maintains an effective chiral…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073803] Published Fri Aug 14, 2026

]]> Topological States Enabled by Nonlocal Nonlinearity in Synthetic Dimensions Chong-Xiao Chen, Zheng-Wei Zhou, Han Pu, and Xi-Wang Luo 2026-08-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073803 (2026) article doi:10.1103/j9hv-7cfg 10.1103/j9hv-7cfg Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/j9hv-7cfg 073803 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Anisotropic and Nonadditive Interactions of a Rydberg Impurity in a Quantum Bath http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/38vj-6fqc Author(s): Aileen A. T. Durst, Seth T. Rittenhouse, H. R. Sadeghpour, and Matthew T. Eiles<br/><p>We present a framework for treating mesoscopic anisotropic and nonadditive impurity–bath interactions, ubiquitous in realistic quantum impurity problems, which are often neglected in conventional approaches relying on additive, spherically symmetric pseudopotentials. To illustrate this general appro…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073401] Published Thu Aug 13, 2026 Author(s): Aileen A. T. Durst, Seth T. Rittenhouse, H. R. Sadeghpour, and Matthew T. Eiles

We present a framework for treating mesoscopic anisotropic and nonadditive impurity–bath interactions, ubiquitous in realistic quantum impurity problems, which are often neglected in conventional approaches relying on additive, spherically symmetric pseudopotentials. To illustrate this general appro…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073401] Published Thu Aug 13, 2026

]]> Anisotropic and Nonadditive Interactions of a Rydberg Impurity in a Quantum Bath Aileen A. T. Durst, Seth T. Rittenhouse, H. R. Sadeghpour, and Matthew T. Eiles 2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/38vj-6fqc 10.1103/38vj-6fqc Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/38vj-6fqc 073401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Zero-Spacing Photonic Channels via Perturbation Engineering http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3q3v-hw8n Author(s): Wenjie Ji, Xiaoxi Zhou, Tongtong Song, Jie Luo, Ruwen Peng, Mu Wang, and Yun Lai<br/><p>Optical waveguides conventionally rely on wavelength-scale low-index spacing or cladding to isolate neighboring channels, fundamentally limiting photonic integration density. Here, we show that such spatial separation is not a prerequisite for independent waveguiding. By introducing deep-subwaveleng…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073802] Published Thu Aug 13, 2026 Author(s): Wenjie Ji, Xiaoxi Zhou, Tongtong Song, Jie Luo, Ruwen Peng, Mu Wang, and Yun Lai

Optical waveguides conventionally rely on wavelength-scale low-index spacing or cladding to isolate neighboring channels, fundamentally limiting photonic integration density. Here, we show that such spatial separation is not a prerequisite for independent waveguiding. By introducing deep-subwaveleng…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073802] Published Thu Aug 13, 2026

]]> Zero-Spacing Photonic Channels via Perturbation Engineering Wenjie Ji, Xiaoxi Zhou, Tongtong Song, Jie Luo, Ruwen Peng, Mu Wang, and Yun Lai 2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/3q3v-hw8n 10.1103/3q3v-hw8n Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-13T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3q3v-hw8n 073802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Indistinguishable Photons from a Two-Photon Cascade http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/t8sk-b2w4 Author(s): Timon L. Baltisberger, Francesco Salusti, Mark R. Hogg, Malwina A. Marczak, Nils Heinisch, Sascha R. Valentin, Stefan Schumacher, Arne Ludwig, Klaus D. Jöns, and Richard J. Warburton<br/><p>Decay of a four-level diamond scheme via a cascade is a potential source of entangled photon pairs. A solid-state implementation is the biexciton cascade in a semiconductor quantum dot. While high entanglement fidelities have been demonstrated, the two photons, XX and X, are temporally correlated, t…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073603] Published Wed Aug 12, 2026 Author(s): Timon L. Baltisberger, Francesco Salusti, Mark R. Hogg, Malwina A. Marczak, Nils Heinisch, Sascha R. Valentin, Stefan Schumacher, Arne Ludwig, Klaus D. Jöns, and Richard J. Warburton

Decay of a four-level diamond scheme via a cascade is a potential source of entangled photon pairs. A solid-state implementation is the biexciton cascade in a semiconductor quantum dot. While high entanglement fidelities have been demonstrated, the two photons, XX and X, are temporally correlated, t…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073603] Published Wed Aug 12, 2026

]]> Indistinguishable Photons from a Two-Photon Cascade Timon L. Baltisberger, Francesco Salusti, Mark R. Hogg, Malwina A. Marczak, Nils Heinisch, Sascha R. Valentin, Stefan Schumacher, Arne Ludwig, Klaus D. Jöns, and Richard J. Warburton 2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/t8sk-b2w4 10.1103/t8sk-b2w4 Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/t8sk-b2w4 073603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Quantum Advantage for Single-Photon State Characterization http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/g28d-jzgj Author(s): S. N. van den Hoven, M. C. Anguita, S. Marzban, and J. J. Renema<br/><p>We propose a multiphoton interference protocol that characterizes the pairwise overlaps of the internal modes of single photons more efficiently than pairwise Hong-Ou-Mandel characterization experiments. We experimentally implement this protocol to characterize three photons. We show that our implem…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073604] Published Wed Aug 12, 2026 Author(s): S. N. van den Hoven, M. C. Anguita, S. Marzban, and J. J. Renema

We propose a multiphoton interference protocol that characterizes the pairwise overlaps of the internal modes of single photons more efficiently than pairwise Hong-Ou-Mandel characterization experiments. We experimentally implement this protocol to characterize three photons. We show that our implem…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073604] Published Wed Aug 12, 2026

]]> Quantum Advantage for Single-Photon State Characterization S. N. van den Hoven, M. C. Anguita, S. Marzban, and J. J. Renema 2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073604 (2026) article doi:10.1103/g28d-jzgj 10.1103/g28d-jzgj Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-12T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/g28d-jzgj 073604 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Bound State in the Continuum and Multiple Atom State Transfer Applications in a Waveguide QED Setup http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/y1rg-p9hx Author(s): Xiang Guo, Xiaojun Zhang, Mingzhu Weng, Qian Bin, Hao-di Liu, Hai-Jun Xing, Xin-You Lü, and Zhihai Wang<br/><p>Bound states in the continuum (BICs) have been extensively exploited to enhance light-matter interactions in metamaterials, yet their emergence and utility in multiatom waveguide platforms remain far less explored. Here we study atom-waveguide-dressed BICs in a one-dimensional coupled-resonator wave…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073601] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026 Author(s): Xiang Guo, Xiaojun Zhang, Mingzhu Weng, Qian Bin, Hao-di Liu, Hai-Jun Xing, Xin-You Lü, and Zhihai Wang

Bound states in the continuum (BICs) have been extensively exploited to enhance light-matter interactions in metamaterials, yet their emergence and utility in multiatom waveguide platforms remain far less explored. Here we study atom-waveguide-dressed BICs in a one-dimensional coupled-resonator wave…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073601] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026

]]> Bound State in the Continuum and Multiple Atom State Transfer Applications in a Waveguide QED Setup Xiang Guo, Xiaojun Zhang, Mingzhu Weng, Qian Bin, Hao-di Liu, Hai-Jun Xing, Xin-You Lü, and Zhihai Wang 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/y1rg-p9hx 10.1103/y1rg-p9hx Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/y1rg-p9hx 073601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Single Optically Detectable Tumbling Spin in Silicon http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/th7k-s7r6 Author(s): Félix Cache, Yoann Baron, Baptiste Lefaucher, Jean-Baptiste Jager, Frédéric Mazen, Frédéric Milési, Sébastien Kerdilès, Isabelle Robert-Philip, Jean-Michel Gérard, Guillaume Cassabois, Vincent Jacques, and Anaïs Dréau<br/><p>We demonstrate single-spin spectroscopy of a fluorescent tumbling defect in silicon called the “G center,” behaving as a pseudomolecule randomly reorienting itself in the crystalline matrix. Using high-resolution spin spectroscopy, we reveal a fine magnetic structure resulting from the spin principa…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073602] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026 Author(s): Félix Cache, Yoann Baron, Baptiste Lefaucher, Jean-Baptiste Jager, Frédéric Mazen, Frédéric Milési, Sébastien Kerdilès, Isabelle Robert-Philip, Jean-Michel Gérard, Guillaume Cassabois, Vincent Jacques, and Anaïs Dréau

We demonstrate single-spin spectroscopy of a fluorescent tumbling defect in silicon called the “G center,” behaving as a pseudomolecule randomly reorienting itself in the crystalline matrix. Using high-resolution spin spectroscopy, we reveal a fine magnetic structure resulting from the spin principa…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073602] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026

]]> Single Optically Detectable Tumbling Spin in Silicon Félix Cache, Yoann Baron, Baptiste Lefaucher, Jean-Baptiste Jager, Frédéric Mazen, Frédéric Milési, Sébastien Kerdilès, Isabelle Robert-Philip, Jean-Michel Gérard, Guillaume Cassabois, Vincent Jacques, and Anaïs Dréau 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/th7k-s7r6 10.1103/th7k-s7r6 Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/th7k-s7r6 073602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Observation of Non-Hermitian Spectral Deformation in Complex Momentum Space http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/v3qv-hdqg Author(s): Mu Yang, Yue Li, Mingtao Xu, Wei Yi, Jin-Shi Xu, Chuan-Feng Li, and Guang-Can Guo<br/><p>Open systems feature a variety of phenomena that arise from non-Hermitian physics. Recent theoretical studies have offered many insights into these phenomena through the non-Bloch band theory, though many of the theory’s key features are experimentally elusive. In particular, the correspondence betw…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073801] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026 Author(s): Mu Yang, Yue Li, Mingtao Xu, Wei Yi, Jin-Shi Xu, Chuan-Feng Li, and Guang-Can Guo

Open systems feature a variety of phenomena that arise from non-Hermitian physics. Recent theoretical studies have offered many insights into these phenomena through the non-Bloch band theory, though many of the theory’s key features are experimentally elusive. In particular, the correspondence betw…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073801] Published Mon Aug 10, 2026

]]> Observation of Non-Hermitian Spectral Deformation in Complex Momentum Space Mu Yang, Yue Li, Mingtao Xu, Wei Yi, Jin-Shi Xu, Chuan-Feng Li, and Guang-Can Guo 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 073801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/v3qv-hdqg 10.1103/v3qv-hdqg Physical Review Letters 137 7 2026-08-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/v3qv-hdqg 073801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Precision Spectroscopy of the Fine and Hyperfine Structures of High Molecular Rydberg-Stark States: Metrology of Molecular Hydrogen Ions http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5rsv-mb6x Author(s): I. Doran, L. Jeckel, M. Beyer, Ch. Jungen, and F. Merkt<br/><p>The Stark effect in autoionizing high-$n$ Rydberg states decouples the Rydberg electron from the ion core through $ℓ$ mixing with core-nonpenetrating high-$ℓ$ states. The Rydberg states become long-lived, which is ideal for precision spectroscopy, and their structures reflect the fine and hyperfine …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063001] Published Fri Aug 07, 2026 Author(s): I. Doran, L. Jeckel, M. Beyer, Ch. Jungen, and F. Merkt

The Stark effect in autoionizing high-n Rydberg states decouples the Rydberg electron from the ion core through ℓ mixing with core-nonpenetrating high-ℓ states. The Rydberg states become long-lived, which is ideal for precision spectroscopy, and their structures reflect the fine and hyperfine struct…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063001] Published Fri Aug 07, 2026

]]> Precision Spectroscopy of the Fine and Hyperfine Structures of High Molecular Rydberg-Stark States: Metrology of Molecular Hydrogen Ions I. Doran, L. Jeckel, M. Beyer, Ch. Jungen, and F. Merkt 2026-08-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063001 (2026) article doi:10.1103/5rsv-mb6x 10.1103/5rsv-mb6x Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/5rsv-mb6x 063001 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Direct Observation of the Optical Magnus Effect with a Trapped Ion http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kj5p-qqs5 Author(s): Philip Leindecker, Louis P. H. Gallagher, Edgar Brucke, Dominique Zehnder, Luka Milanovic, Matteo Marinelli, Rene Gerritsma, Robert J. C. Spreeuw, Jonathan Home, and Cornelius Hempel<br/><p>We directly observe and spatially map an optical analog of the Magnus effect, where intrinsic spin-orbit-like coupling of light generates a spin-dependent transverse displacement of the atom-light interaction profile for a $^{40}{\mathrm{Ca}}^{+}$ ion. Probed on a quadrupole transition using a tight…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063202] Published Thu Aug 06, 2026 Author(s): Philip Leindecker, Louis P. H. Gallagher, Edgar Brucke, Dominique Zehnder, Luka Milanovic, Matteo Marinelli, Rene Gerritsma, Robert J. C. Spreeuw, Jonathan Home, and Cornelius Hempel

We directly observe and spatially map an optical analog of the Magnus effect, where intrinsic spin-orbit-like coupling of light generates a spin-dependent transverse displacement of the atom-light interaction profile for a Ca+40 ion. Probed on a quadrupole transition using a tightly focused beam, we…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063202] Published Thu Aug 06, 2026

]]> Direct Observation of the Optical Magnus Effect with a Trapped Ion Philip Leindecker, Louis P. H. Gallagher, Edgar Brucke, Dominique Zehnder, Luka Milanovic, Matteo Marinelli, Rene Gerritsma, Robert J. C. Spreeuw, Jonathan Home, and Cornelius Hempel 2026-08-06T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063202 (2026) article doi:10.1103/kj5p-qqs5 10.1103/kj5p-qqs5 Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-06T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/kj5p-qqs5 063202 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Electronic State-Dependent Conformational Changes in a Rydberg Ion Crystal http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/1bqh-pmgz Author(s): Marion Mallweger, Natalia Kuk, Vinay Shankar, Robin Thomm, Harry Parke, Ivo Straka, Weibin Li, Igor Lesanovsky, and Markus Hennrich<br/><p>State-dependent conformational changes play a central role in molecular dynamics, yet they are often difficult to observe or simulate due to their complexity and ultrafast nature. One alternative approach is to emulate such phenomena using quantum simulations with cold, trapped ions. In their electr…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063602] Published Thu Aug 06, 2026 Author(s): Marion Mallweger, Natalia Kuk, Vinay Shankar, Robin Thomm, Harry Parke, Ivo Straka, Weibin Li, Igor Lesanovsky, and Markus Hennrich

State-dependent conformational changes play a central role in molecular dynamics, yet they are often difficult to observe or simulate due to their complexity and ultrafast nature. One alternative approach is to emulate such phenomena using quantum simulations with cold, trapped ions. In their electr…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063602] Published Thu Aug 06, 2026

]]> Electronic State-Dependent Conformational Changes in a Rydberg Ion Crystal Marion Mallweger, Natalia Kuk, Vinay Shankar, Robin Thomm, Harry Parke, Ivo Straka, Weibin Li, Igor Lesanovsky, and Markus Hennrich 2026-08-06T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/1bqh-pmgz 10.1103/1bqh-pmgz Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-06T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/1bqh-pmgz 063602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics High-Efficiency Loading of 2400 Ytterbium Atoms in Optical Tweezer Arrays http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bp6k-8zmd Author(s): Jiawen Zhu, Changfeng Chen, Li Zhou, Xiangru Xie, Chenyang Jiang, Zhuoli Ding, Fan Wu, Fan Yang, Guoqing Wang, Qihuang Gong, Peng Zhang, Sheng Zhang, and Pai Peng<br/><p>Using a technique applicable to other atomic species, the stable loading of 2400 neutral Ytterbium-174 atoms in an optical tweezer array represents the largest alkaline-earth-like atom array to date.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/bp6k-8zmd.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063201] Published Tue Aug 04, 2026 Author(s): Jiawen Zhu, Changfeng Chen, Li Zhou, Xiangru Xie, Chenyang Jiang, Zhuoli Ding, Fan Wu, Fan Yang, Guoqing Wang, Qihuang Gong, Peng Zhang, Sheng Zhang, and Pai Peng

Using a technique applicable to other atomic species, the stable loading of 2400 neutral Ytterbium-174 atoms in an optical tweezer array represents the largest alkaline-earth-like atom array to date.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063201] Published Tue Aug 04, 2026

]]> High-Efficiency Loading of 2400 Ytterbium Atoms in Optical Tweezer Arrays Jiawen Zhu, Changfeng Chen, Li Zhou, Xiangru Xie, Chenyang Jiang, Zhuoli Ding, Fan Wu, Fan Yang, Guoqing Wang, Qihuang Gong, Peng Zhang, Sheng Zhang, and Pai Peng 2026-08-04T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bp6k-8zmd 10.1103/bp6k-8zmd Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-04T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bp6k-8zmd 063201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Thermodynamics and Melting of a Quantum Quasicrystal http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3646-v33q Author(s): Ethan C. McGarrigle, Thomas G. Kiely, Leon Balents, and Glenn H. Fredrickson<br/><p>A quantum quasicrystal was proposed to exist by mean-field, variational arguments in two-dimensional Rashba spin-orbit coupled BECs with dipolar interactions. Despite this remarkable prediction, there is little known about the superfluid character or stability of this quasicrystalline state against …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063401] Published Mon Aug 03, 2026 Author(s): Ethan C. McGarrigle, Thomas G. Kiely, Leon Balents, and Glenn H. Fredrickson

A quantum quasicrystal was proposed to exist by mean-field, variational arguments in two-dimensional Rashba spin-orbit coupled BECs with dipolar interactions. Despite this remarkable prediction, there is little known about the superfluid character or stability of this quasicrystalline state against …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063401] Published Mon Aug 03, 2026

]]> Thermodynamics and Melting of a Quantum Quasicrystal Ethan C. McGarrigle, Thomas G. Kiely, Leon Balents, and Glenn H. Fredrickson 2026-08-03T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/3646-v33q 10.1103/3646-v33q Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-03T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/3646-v33q 063401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Coherent Control of Three-Level System Using Shaped Free Electrons http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/l2y4-tpzb Author(s): Dixuan Wu, Jing Li, Yuhan Jiang, and Yunquan Liu<br/><p>Three-level systems exhibit quantum interference effects absent in two-level systems, making them important for quantum optics. Here, we study the coherent interaction of a $\mathrm{Λ}$-type three-level system with free electrons shaped by optical near fields. By treating the electron train as a qua…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063601] Published Mon Aug 03, 2026 Author(s): Dixuan Wu, Jing Li, Yuhan Jiang, and Yunquan Liu

Three-level systems exhibit quantum interference effects absent in two-level systems, making them important for quantum optics. Here, we study the coherent interaction of a Λ-type three-level system with free electrons shaped by optical near fields. By treating the electron train as a quantum drive,…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063601] Published Mon Aug 03, 2026

]]> Coherent Control of Three-Level System Using Shaped Free Electrons Dixuan Wu, Jing Li, Yuhan Jiang, and Yunquan Liu 2026-08-03T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 063601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/l2y4-tpzb 10.1103/l2y4-tpzb Physical Review Letters 137 6 2026-08-03T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/l2y4-tpzb 063601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Sub-Hertz Optical Transitions in Excited ${\mathrm{Yb}}^{+}$ http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tz6r-9wj4 Author(s): Patrick McMillin, Hassan Farhat, William Liu, and Wesley C. Campbell<br/><p>We present the observation of three semiforbidden transitions in singly ionized ytterbium from the metastable $^{2}{\mathrm{F}}_{7/2}^{o}$ state. Owing to the long lifetimes of both the upper and lower states involved, these transitions are narrow and complement those already frequently used in this…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053002] Published Fri Jul 31, 2026 Author(s): Patrick McMillin, Hassan Farhat, William Liu, and Wesley C. Campbell

We present the observation of three semiforbidden transitions in singly ionized ytterbium from the metastable F7/2o2 state. Owing to the long lifetimes of both the upper and lower states involved, these transitions are narrow and complement those already frequently used in this atom for quantum info…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053002] Published Fri Jul 31, 2026

]]> Sub-Hertz Optical Transitions in Excited ${\mathrm{Yb}}^{+}$ Patrick McMillin, Hassan Farhat, William Liu, and Wesley C. Campbell 2026-07-31T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053002 (2026) article doi:10.1103/tz6r-9wj4 10.1103/tz6r-9wj4 Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-31T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tz6r-9wj4 053002 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Nonreciprocal and Long-Range Three-Body Interactions in Bose-Einstein Condensates Induced by Optical Feedback http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bt6x-bjq9 Author(s): Yi-Qing Zhang, Liang-Jun He, Han Pu, Zheng-Wei Zhou, and Yong-Chang Zhang<br/><p>We propose generating atom-atom three-body interactions in quantum gases by placing a quasi-two-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate in front of two reflecting mirrors and illuminating it with dichromatic laser beams. These pumping fields traverse the condensate twice, thereby inducing a feedback ef…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053201] Published Wed Jul 29, 2026 Author(s): Yi-Qing Zhang, Liang-Jun He, Han Pu, Zheng-Wei Zhou, and Yong-Chang Zhang

We propose generating atom-atom three-body interactions in quantum gases by placing a quasi-two-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate in front of two reflecting mirrors and illuminating it with dichromatic laser beams. These pumping fields traverse the condensate twice, thereby inducing a feedback ef…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053201] Published Wed Jul 29, 2026

]]> Nonreciprocal and Long-Range Three-Body Interactions in Bose-Einstein Condensates Induced by Optical Feedback Yi-Qing Zhang, Liang-Jun He, Han Pu, Zheng-Wei Zhou, and Yong-Chang Zhang 2026-07-29T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bt6x-bjq9 10.1103/bt6x-bjq9 Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-29T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bt6x-bjq9 053201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Mass of Helium-4 from the Cyclotron Frequency Ratio $^{4}{\mathrm{He}}^{+}/{^{12}\mathrm{C}}^{3+}$ http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xzmk-r533 Author(s): Maria Fernandez Davila, Moisés Medina Restrepo, Cristian A. Navarro, and Edmund G. Myers<br/><p>By measuring the cyclotron frequency ratio of $^{4}{\mathrm{He}}^{+}$ to ${^{12}\mathrm{C}}^{3+}$ in a Penning trap the mass of $^{4}\mathrm{He}$ has been determined to be 4.002 603 254 665(36) u. [The corresponding mass of the alpha particle is 4.001 506 179 662 (36) u]. This opens the possibility …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053001] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Maria Fernandez Davila, Moisés Medina Restrepo, Cristian A. Navarro, and Edmund G. Myers

By measuring the cyclotron frequency ratio of He+4 to C123+ in a Penning trap the mass of He4 has been determined to be 4.002 603 254 665(36) u. [The corresponding mass of the alpha particle is 4.001 506 179 662 (36) u]. This opens the possibility of deriving the atomic mass of the electron at a rel…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053001] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Mass of Helium-4 from the Cyclotron Frequency Ratio $^{4}{\mathrm{He}}^{+}/{^{12}\mathrm{C}}^{3+}$ Maria Fernandez Davila, Moisés Medina Restrepo, Cristian A. Navarro, and Edmund G. Myers 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053001 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xzmk-r533 10.1103/xzmk-r533 Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xzmk-r533 053001 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Timing Ultrafast Charge Transfer via Fano Interference beyond the Core-Hole Clock http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/h6h9-j83r Author(s): Ji-Cai Liu, Nicolas Velasquez, Victor Kimberg, Sayantan Sarkar, Oksana Travnikova, Iyas Ismail, Renaud Guillemin, Man Zhang, Pavel Krasnov, Marcella Iannuzzi, Michael Odelius, Ralph Püttner, Maria Novella Piancastelli, Marc Simon, Faris Gel’mukhanov, and Tatiana Marchenko<br/><p>Ultrafast charge transfer (CT) lies at the heart of molecular and electronic functionality. We develop a Fano-based core-hole clock (FCHC) method that captures coherent coupling between localized excitons and the directly populated delocalized CT continua in resonant Auger scattering. Applied to sul…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053202] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Ji-Cai Liu, Nicolas Velasquez, Victor Kimberg, Sayantan Sarkar, Oksana Travnikova, Iyas Ismail, Renaud Guillemin, Man Zhang, Pavel Krasnov, Marcella Iannuzzi, Michael Odelius, Ralph Püttner, Maria Novella Piancastelli, Marc Simon, Faris Gel’mukhanov, and Tatiana Marchenko

Ultrafast charge transfer (CT) lies at the heart of molecular and electronic functionality. We develop a Fano-based core-hole clock (FCHC) method that captures coherent coupling between localized excitons and the directly populated delocalized CT continua in resonant Auger scattering. Applied to sul…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053202] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Timing Ultrafast Charge Transfer via Fano Interference beyond the Core-Hole Clock Ji-Cai Liu, Nicolas Velasquez, Victor Kimberg, Sayantan Sarkar, Oksana Travnikova, Iyas Ismail, Renaud Guillemin, Man Zhang, Pavel Krasnov, Marcella Iannuzzi, Michael Odelius, Ralph Püttner, Maria Novella Piancastelli, Marc Simon, Faris Gel’mukhanov, and Tatiana Marchenko 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053202 (2026) article doi:10.1103/h6h9-j83r 10.1103/h6h9-j83r Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/h6h9-j83r 053202 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Universality in Ionic Three-Body Systems Near an Ion-Atom Feshbach Resonance http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r7hw-27wv Author(s): Jacek Gębala, Michał Tomza, and José P. D’Incao<br/><p>We calculate the bound and scattering properties of a system of two neutral atoms and an ion near an ion-atom Feshbach resonance. Our results indicate that long-range ion-atom interactions lead to significant deviations from universal behavior derived from contact or van der Waals potentials. We fin…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053402] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Jacek Gębala, Michał Tomza, and José P. D’Incao

We calculate the bound and scattering properties of a system of two neutral atoms and an ion near an ion-atom Feshbach resonance. Our results indicate that long-range ion-atom interactions lead to significant deviations from universal behavior derived from contact or van der Waals potentials. We fin…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053402] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Universality in Ionic Three-Body Systems Near an Ion-Atom Feshbach Resonance Jacek Gębala, Michał Tomza, and José P. D’Incao 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053402 (2026) article doi:10.1103/r7hw-27wv 10.1103/r7hw-27wv Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r7hw-27wv 053402 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optomechanical Disk Resonator in the Quantum Ground State of Motion http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r7gg-w6kg Author(s): Andrea Barbero, Samuel Pautrel, Bertrand Evrard, Jérémy Bon, Romain Dezert, Martina Morassi, Aristide Lemaître, Adrien Borne, and Ivan Favero<br/><p>Although they enabled several advances in the field of optomechanics, optomechanical disk resonators have not yet been qualified for operation in the quantum regime of motion. We present the experimental demonstration of an optomechanical disk resonator prepared in the quantum ground state. With a g…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053601] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Andrea Barbero, Samuel Pautrel, Bertrand Evrard, Jérémy Bon, Romain Dezert, Martina Morassi, Aristide Lemaître, Adrien Borne, and Ivan Favero

Although they enabled several advances in the field of optomechanics, optomechanical disk resonators have not yet been qualified for operation in the quantum regime of motion. We present the experimental demonstration of an optomechanical disk resonator prepared in the quantum ground state. With a g…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053601] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Optomechanical Disk Resonator in the Quantum Ground State of Motion Andrea Barbero, Samuel Pautrel, Bertrand Evrard, Jérémy Bon, Romain Dezert, Martina Morassi, Aristide Lemaître, Adrien Borne, and Ivan Favero 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/r7gg-w6kg 10.1103/r7gg-w6kg Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r7gg-w6kg 053601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Hybrid Acousto-Optical Double Dressing of a Two-Level System http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xjpt-q14w Author(s): Yuan Zhan, Zixuan Wang, Richard P. Mirin, Kevin L. Silverman, and Shuo Sun<br/><p>We experimentally investigate resonance fluorescence from a two-level system in a novel configuration where a strong laser drives an optical Rabi oscillation while an acoustic field parametrically modulates the frequency of the two-level system. We observe emission spectra that deviate markedly from…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053602] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Yuan Zhan, Zixuan Wang, Richard P. Mirin, Kevin L. Silverman, and Shuo Sun

We experimentally investigate resonance fluorescence from a two-level system in a novel configuration where a strong laser drives an optical Rabi oscillation while an acoustic field parametrically modulates the frequency of the two-level system. We observe emission spectra that deviate markedly from…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053602] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Hybrid Acousto-Optical Double Dressing of a Two-Level System Yuan Zhan, Zixuan Wang, Richard P. Mirin, Kevin L. Silverman, and Shuo Sun 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xjpt-q14w 10.1103/xjpt-q14w Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xjpt-q14w 053602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Superradiant Phase Is a Finite Size Effect in Two-photon Processes http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/syq9-z93n Author(s): Fabrizio Ramírez, David Villaseñor, Nahum Vázquez, and Jorge G. Hirsch<br/><p>Two-photon light-matter interactions exhibit distinctive features such as spectral collapse. The two-photon Dicke model has been reported to exhibit a superradiant phase which could be useful in quantum applications. Here we show that this superradiant phase is not a genuine thermodynamic phase but …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053603] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Fabrizio Ramírez, David Villaseñor, Nahum Vázquez, and Jorge G. Hirsch

Two-photon light-matter interactions exhibit distinctive features such as spectral collapse. The two-photon Dicke model has been reported to exhibit a superradiant phase which could be useful in quantum applications. Here we show that this superradiant phase is not a genuine thermodynamic phase but …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053603] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Superradiant Phase Is a Finite Size Effect in Two-photon Processes Fabrizio Ramírez, David Villaseñor, Nahum Vázquez, and Jorge G. Hirsch 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/syq9-z93n 10.1103/syq9-z93n Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/syq9-z93n 053603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Coherent Regime of Kapitza-Dirac Effect with Electrons http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9gg2-zy3l Author(s): Kamila Moriová, Petr Koutenský, Neli Laštovičková Streshkova, Marius Constantin Chirita Mihaila, Zbyněk Šobáň, Jaromír Kopeček, Andreas Schertel, and Martin Kozák<br/><p>Electron matter waves coherently diffract when passing through a periodic structure of light formed by two interfering light waves. In this so-called Kapitza-Dirac effect, the electron momentum changes due to absorption and emission of photons via stimulated Compton scattering. Until now, the effect…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053604] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Kamila Moriová, Petr Koutenský, Neli Laštovičková Streshkova, Marius Constantin Chirita Mihaila, Zbyněk Šobáň, Jaromír Kopeček, Andreas Schertel, and Martin Kozák

Electron matter waves coherently diffract when passing through a periodic structure of light formed by two interfering light waves. In this so-called Kapitza-Dirac effect, the electron momentum changes due to absorption and emission of photons via stimulated Compton scattering. Until now, the effect…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053604] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Coherent Regime of Kapitza-Dirac Effect with Electrons Kamila Moriová, Petr Koutenský, Neli Laštovičková Streshkova, Marius Constantin Chirita Mihaila, Zbyněk Šobáň, Jaromír Kopeček, Andreas Schertel, and Martin Kozák 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053604 (2026) article doi:10.1103/9gg2-zy3l 10.1103/9gg2-zy3l Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/9gg2-zy3l 053604 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Imperfect Blockade in Rydberg Superatoms http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/sbk8-n8y3 Author(s): Valentin Magro, Sébastien Garcia, and Alexei Ourjoumtsev<br/><p>A theory of imperfect Rydberg blockade is developed and experimentally verified, promising higher-quality elements for quantum technologies.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/sbk8-n8y3.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053605] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026 Author(s): Valentin Magro, Sébastien Garcia, and Alexei Ourjoumtsev

A theory of imperfect Rydberg blockade is developed and experimentally verified, promising higher-quality elements for quantum technologies.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053605] Published Tue Jul 28, 2026

]]> Imperfect Blockade in Rydberg Superatoms Valentin Magro, Sébastien Garcia, and Alexei Ourjoumtsev 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053605 (2026) article doi:10.1103/sbk8-n8y3 10.1103/sbk8-n8y3 Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-28T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/sbk8-n8y3 053605 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Observation of Sine-Gordon-like Solitons in a Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensate http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bpl2-y7ls Author(s): Yannick Deller, Alexander Schmutz, Raphael Schäfer, Alexander Flamm, Florian Schmitt, Ido Siovitz, Thomas Gasenzer, Panayotis G. Kevrekidis, Helmut Strobel, and Markus K. Oberthaler<br/><p>We experimentally generate sine-Gordon-like solitons in a spin-1 spinor BEC utilizing a robust and reproducible local phase-imprinting scheme. We find that the soliton velocity can be tuned by the effective quadratic Zeeman shift. This enables the investigation of controlled soliton interactions, in…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053401] Published Mon Jul 27, 2026 Author(s): Yannick Deller, Alexander Schmutz, Raphael Schäfer, Alexander Flamm, Florian Schmitt, Ido Siovitz, Thomas Gasenzer, Panayotis G. Kevrekidis, Helmut Strobel, and Markus K. Oberthaler

We experimentally generate sine-Gordon-like solitons in a spin-1 spinor BEC utilizing a robust and reproducible local phase-imprinting scheme. We find that the soliton velocity can be tuned by the effective quadratic Zeeman shift. This enables the investigation of controlled soliton interactions, in…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053401] Published Mon Jul 27, 2026

]]> Observation of Sine-Gordon-like Solitons in a Spinor Bose-Einstein Condensate Yannick Deller, Alexander Schmutz, Raphael Schäfer, Alexander Flamm, Florian Schmitt, Ido Siovitz, Thomas Gasenzer, Panayotis G. Kevrekidis, Helmut Strobel, and Markus K. Oberthaler 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bpl2-y7ls 10.1103/bpl2-y7ls Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bpl2-y7ls 053401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Constant-Amplitude $2π$ Phase Modulation from Topological Pole-Zero Winding http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xt46-rfjs Author(s): Alex Krasnok<br/><p>A resonant phase shifter should rotate a complex optical field without changing its magnitude, but loss and coupling usually make resonant phase tuning change the intensity as well. We introduce a pole-zero synthesis rule that produces a full $2π$ phase winding at a chosen scattering magnitude for a…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053801] Published Mon Jul 27, 2026 Author(s): Alex Krasnok

A resonant phase shifter should rotate a complex optical field without changing its magnitude, but loss and coupling usually make resonant phase tuning change the intensity as well. We introduce a pole-zero synthesis rule that produces a full 2π phase winding at a chosen scattering magnitude for a s…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053801] Published Mon Jul 27, 2026

]]> Constant-Amplitude $2π$ Phase Modulation from Topological Pole-Zero Winding Alex Krasnok 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 053801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xt46-rfjs 10.1103/xt46-rfjs Physical Review Letters 137 5 2026-07-27T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xt46-rfjs 053801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Flux Magnetism in a Strongly Interacting Dipolar Lattice Supersolid under Tunable Gauge Fields http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tbp3-7rh3 Author(s): Michele Miotto, Pietro Lombardi, Giovanni Ferioli, Joana Fraxanet, Maciej Lewenstein, Luca Tanzi, and Luca Barbiero<br/><p>Supersolidity and magnetism are fundamental phenomena characterizing strongly correlated matter. Here we unveil a mechanism that directly connects these two regimes and can be experimentally accessed in ultracold atomic systems. Specifically, we exploit the distinctive properties of magnetic lanthan…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043401] Published Wed Jul 22, 2026 Author(s): Michele Miotto, Pietro Lombardi, Giovanni Ferioli, Joana Fraxanet, Maciej Lewenstein, Luca Tanzi, and Luca Barbiero

Supersolidity and magnetism are fundamental phenomena characterizing strongly correlated matter. Here we unveil a mechanism that directly connects these two regimes and can be experimentally accessed in ultracold atomic systems. Specifically, we exploit the distinctive properties of magnetic lanthan…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043401] Published Wed Jul 22, 2026

]]> Flux Magnetism in a Strongly Interacting Dipolar Lattice Supersolid under Tunable Gauge Fields Michele Miotto, Pietro Lombardi, Giovanni Ferioli, Joana Fraxanet, Maciej Lewenstein, Luca Tanzi, and Luca Barbiero 2026-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/tbp3-7rh3 10.1103/tbp3-7rh3 Physical Review Letters 137 4 2026-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/tbp3-7rh3 043401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Zeptosecond $γ$-Ray Pulses Generation via FEL-Driven Microbunching and Laser-Compton Scattering http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/27t3-61j2 Author(s): Jinke Xiong, Hanghua Xu, Liangliang Ji, Chao Feng, and Zhentang Zhao<br/><p>We introduce a novel and reliable approach too generate high-energy photon pulse bursts in both the attosecond and zeptosecond regimes ($1\text{ }\text{as}={10}^{−18}\text{ }\text{s};1\text{ }\text{zs}={10}^{−21}\text{ }\text{s}$), high-energy photon pulse bursts by synergistically exploiting the in…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043803] Published Wed Jul 22, 2026 Author(s): Jinke Xiong, Hanghua Xu, Liangliang Ji, Chao Feng, and Zhentang Zhao

We introduce a novel and reliable approach too generate high-energy photon pulse bursts in both the attosecond and zeptosecond regimes (1 as=10−18 s;1 zs=10−21 s), high-energy photon pulse bursts by synergistically exploiting the inherent characteristics of free-electron lasers (FELs) and laser-Comp…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043803] Published Wed Jul 22, 2026

]]> Zeptosecond $γ$-Ray Pulses Generation via FEL-Driven Microbunching and Laser-Compton Scattering Jinke Xiong, Hanghua Xu, Liangliang Ji, Chao Feng, and Zhentang Zhao 2026-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043803 (2026) article doi:10.1103/27t3-61j2 10.1103/27t3-61j2 Physical Review Letters 137 4 2026-07-22T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/27t3-61j2 043803 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Program-Synthesis-Driven Autodesign of Universal Unitary Operators http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/49c3-4rp4 Author(s): Yifei Zhang, Dong Chen, Fan Wang, Wenrui Zhang, Yan Chen, Dingding Han, Jianmin Yuan, Xiangjin Kong, and Yu-Gang Ma<br/><p>We demonstrate that AI-driven program synthesis can autonomously discover fundamental strategies for decomposing unitary matrices in photonic networks. By extending DreamCoder to complex-valued linear algebra, the system generates decomposition programs achieving the minimal $N(N−1)/2$ Mach-Zehnder …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043801] Published Mon Jul 20, 2026 Author(s): Yifei Zhang, Dong Chen, Fan Wang, Wenrui Zhang, Yan Chen, Dingding Han, Jianmin Yuan, Xiangjin Kong, and Yu-Gang Ma

We demonstrate that AI-driven program synthesis can autonomously discover fundamental strategies for decomposing unitary matrices in photonic networks. By extending DreamCoder to complex-valued linear algebra, the system generates decomposition programs achieving the minimal N(N−1)/2 Mach-Zehnder in…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043801] Published Mon Jul 20, 2026

]]> Program-Synthesis-Driven Autodesign of Universal Unitary Operators Yifei Zhang, Dong Chen, Fan Wang, Wenrui Zhang, Yan Chen, Dingding Han, Jianmin Yuan, Xiangjin Kong, and Yu-Gang Ma 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/49c3-4rp4 10.1103/49c3-4rp4 Physical Review Letters 137 4 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/49c3-4rp4 043801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Integrated Soliton Microcombs beyond the Turnkey Limit http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r8fh-vtps Author(s): Ze Wang, Tianyu Xu, Yuanlei Wang, Kaixuan Zhu, Xinrui Luo, Haoyang Luo, Junqi Wang, Bo Ni, Yiwen Yang, Qihuang Gong, Yun-Feng Xiao, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang<br/><p>Self-injection locking enables integrated soliton microcombs with turnkey initiation and improved coherence, but it also pins the pump close to resonance, limiting the access to large detuning for broader combs. Here, we use an auxiliary resonator to dynamically hybridize the pump mode, enabling adi…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043802] Published Mon Jul 20, 2026 Author(s): Ze Wang, Tianyu Xu, Yuanlei Wang, Kaixuan Zhu, Xinrui Luo, Haoyang Luo, Junqi Wang, Bo Ni, Yiwen Yang, Qihuang Gong, Yun-Feng Xiao, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang

Self-injection locking enables integrated soliton microcombs with turnkey initiation and improved coherence, but it also pins the pump close to resonance, limiting the access to large detuning for broader combs. Here, we use an auxiliary resonator to dynamically hybridize the pump mode, enabling adi…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043802] Published Mon Jul 20, 2026

]]> Integrated Soliton Microcombs beyond the Turnkey Limit Ze Wang, Tianyu Xu, Yuanlei Wang, Kaixuan Zhu, Xinrui Luo, Haoyang Luo, Junqi Wang, Bo Ni, Yiwen Yang, Qihuang Gong, Yun-Feng Xiao, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 043802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/r8fh-vtps 10.1103/r8fh-vtps Physical Review Letters 137 4 2026-07-20T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/r8fh-vtps 043802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Interference and Short-Range Correlation in Fermionic Hubbard Gases http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hjpy-sx8w Author(s): Yan-Song Zhu, Hou-Ji Shao, Yu-Xuan Wang, De-Zhi Zhu, Hao-Nan Sun, Si-Yuan Chen, Chi Zhang, Xing-Can Yao, Yu-Ao Chen, and Jian-Wei Pan<br/><p>The interference patterns of ultracold atoms, observed after ballistic expansion from optical lattices, encode essential information about strongly correlated lattice systems, including phase coherence and nonlocal correlations. While the interference of lattice bosons has been extensively investiga…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033401] Published Fri Jul 17, 2026 Author(s): Yan-Song Zhu, Hou-Ji Shao, Yu-Xuan Wang, De-Zhi Zhu, Hao-Nan Sun, Si-Yuan Chen, Chi Zhang, Xing-Can Yao, Yu-Ao Chen, and Jian-Wei Pan

The interference patterns of ultracold atoms, observed after ballistic expansion from optical lattices, encode essential information about strongly correlated lattice systems, including phase coherence and nonlocal correlations. While the interference of lattice bosons has been extensively investiga…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033401] Published Fri Jul 17, 2026

]]> Interference and Short-Range Correlation in Fermionic Hubbard Gases Yan-Song Zhu, Hou-Ji Shao, Yu-Xuan Wang, De-Zhi Zhu, Hao-Nan Sun, Si-Yuan Chen, Chi Zhang, Xing-Can Yao, Yu-Ao Chen, and Jian-Wei Pan 2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033401 (2026) article doi:10.1103/hjpy-sx8w 10.1103/hjpy-sx8w Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-17T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/hjpy-sx8w 033401 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Engineering Quantum Noise Interference with Squeezed Vacuum in Dissipative Optomechanics http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/msqr-kq8p Author(s): Guang-Zheng Ye, Ye Liu, Wan-Jun Su, Yong Li, and Huaizhi Wu<br/><p>Quantum noises impose limits on both backaction cooling and displacement measurements in macroscopic resonators. Here, we demonstrate that for dissipative optomechanical systems in the deeply unresolved sideband regime, squeezed-vacuum engineering of Fano interference enables broadband, tunable supp…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033602] Published Thu Jul 16, 2026 Author(s): Guang-Zheng Ye, Ye Liu, Wan-Jun Su, Yong Li, and Huaizhi Wu

Quantum noises impose limits on both backaction cooling and displacement measurements in macroscopic resonators. Here, we demonstrate that for dissipative optomechanical systems in the deeply unresolved sideband regime, squeezed-vacuum engineering of Fano interference enables broadband, tunable supp…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033602] Published Thu Jul 16, 2026

]]> Engineering Quantum Noise Interference with Squeezed Vacuum in Dissipative Optomechanics Guang-Zheng Ye, Ye Liu, Wan-Jun Su, Yong Li, and Huaizhi Wu 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/msqr-kq8p 10.1103/msqr-kq8p Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/msqr-kq8p 033602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Synchronization Driven Reciprocity Breaking http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jln4-jg5c Author(s): Alexander K. Stoychev, Ulrich Kuhl, and Nicolas Noiray<br/><p>Wave transmission reciprocity is broken by exploiting the synchronization of two coupled self-oscillators. The underlying principle is that illumination from one port drives the in phase, while illumination from the other port drives the antiphase synchronization state. Because of its self-adjustmen…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033802] Published Thu Jul 16, 2026 Author(s): Alexander K. Stoychev, Ulrich Kuhl, and Nicolas Noiray

Wave transmission reciprocity is broken by exploiting the synchronization of two coupled self-oscillators. The underlying principle is that illumination from one port drives the in phase, while illumination from the other port drives the antiphase synchronization state. Because of its self-adjustmen…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033802] Published Thu Jul 16, 2026

]]> Synchronization Driven Reciprocity Breaking Alexander K. Stoychev, Ulrich Kuhl, and Nicolas Noiray 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/jln4-jg5c 10.1103/jln4-jg5c Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-16T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/jln4-jg5c 033802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Truncated Photon http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/94pm-hp34 Author(s): Isak Cecil Onsager Rukan, Jan Gulla, and Johannes Skaar<br/><p>Removing a mirror while a single photon is in the process of reflecting creates a quantum state of countless photons, theorists say.</p><img src="//cdn.journals.aps.org/journals/PRL/key_images/10.1103/94pm-hp34.png" width="200" height=\"100\"><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033601] Published Wed Jul 15, 2026 Author(s): Isak Cecil Onsager Rukan, Jan Gulla, and Johannes Skaar

Removing a mirror while a single photon is in the process of reflecting creates a quantum state of countless photons, theorists say.


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033601] Published Wed Jul 15, 2026

]]> Truncated Photon Isak Cecil Onsager Rukan, Jan Gulla, and Johannes Skaar 2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/94pm-hp34 10.1103/94pm-hp34 Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/94pm-hp34 033601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Optical Soliton Cooper Pairs in Mamyshev Oscillators http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/snjm-s1nv Author(s): Chenxiao Hao, Tianhao Xian, Zhenghu Chang, Yahan Du, and Li Zhan<br/><p>The framework of superconductivity unveiled the striking concept that electrons form Cooper pairs through the subtle interplay of lattice vibrations, surmounting their Coulombic repulsion in the process. The concept of Cooper pairs has been established beyond the Fermi system, and this pairing mecha…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033801] Published Wed Jul 15, 2026 Author(s): Chenxiao Hao, Tianhao Xian, Zhenghu Chang, Yahan Du, and Li Zhan

The framework of superconductivity unveiled the striking concept that electrons form Cooper pairs through the subtle interplay of lattice vibrations, surmounting their Coulombic repulsion in the process. The concept of Cooper pairs has been established beyond the Fermi system, and this pairing mecha…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033801] Published Wed Jul 15, 2026

]]> Optical Soliton Cooper Pairs in Mamyshev Oscillators Chenxiao Hao, Tianhao Xian, Zhenghu Chang, Yahan Du, and Li Zhan 2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/snjm-s1nv 10.1103/snjm-s1nv Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/snjm-s1nv 033801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic Clock Frequency Ratios with Fractional Uncertainty $≤3.2×{10}^{−18}$ http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/g865-9mk1 Author(s): Alexander Aeppli <em>et al.</em> (BACON Collaboration)<br/><p>We report high-precision frequency ratio measurements between optical atomic clocks based on $^{27}{\mathrm{Al}}^{+}$, $^{171}\mathrm{Yb}$, and $^{87}\mathrm{Sr}$. With total fractional uncertainties at or below $3.2×{10}^{−18}$, these measurements meet an important milestone criterion for redefinit…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033201] Published Tue Jul 14, 2026 Author(s): Alexander Aeppli et al. (BACON Collaboration)

We report high-precision frequency ratio measurements between optical atomic clocks based on Al+27, Yb171, and Sr87. With total fractional uncertainties at or below 3.2×10−18, these measurements meet an important milestone criterion for redefinition of the second in the International System of Units…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033201] Published Tue Jul 14, 2026

]]> Atomic Clock Frequency Ratios with Fractional Uncertainty $≤3.2×{10}^{−18}$ Alexander Aeppli <em>et al.</em> (BACON Collaboration) 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 033201 (2026) article doi:10.1103/g865-9mk1 10.1103/g865-9mk1 Physical Review Letters 137 3 2026-07-14T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/g865-9mk1 033201 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Quadratic Band Touching and Nontrivial Winding Reveal Generalized Angular Momentum Conservation http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/br8b-n4b4 Author(s): Yihan Wang, Domenico Bongiovanni, Dario Jukić, Sihong Lei, Zhichan Hu, Daohong Song, Jingjun Xu, Roberto Morandotti, Hrvoje Buljan, and Zhigang Chen<br/><p>Angular momentum conservation stands as one of the most fundamental and robust laws of physics. In discrete lattices, however, its realization can deviate markedly from the continuous case, especially in the presence of nontrivial momentum-space band touchings. Here, we investigate angular momentum …</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023803] Published Fri Jul 10, 2026 Author(s): Yihan Wang, Domenico Bongiovanni, Dario Jukić, Sihong Lei, Zhichan Hu, Daohong Song, Jingjun Xu, Roberto Morandotti, Hrvoje Buljan, and Zhigang Chen

Angular momentum conservation stands as one of the most fundamental and robust laws of physics. In discrete lattices, however, its realization can deviate markedly from the continuous case, especially in the presence of nontrivial momentum-space band touchings. Here, we investigate angular momentum …


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023803] Published Fri Jul 10, 2026

]]> Quadratic Band Touching and Nontrivial Winding Reveal Generalized Angular Momentum Conservation Yihan Wang, Domenico Bongiovanni, Dario Jukić, Sihong Lei, Zhichan Hu, Daohong Song, Jingjun Xu, Roberto Morandotti, Hrvoje Buljan, and Zhigang Chen 2026-07-10T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023803 (2026) article doi:10.1103/br8b-n4b4 10.1103/br8b-n4b4 Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-10T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/br8b-n4b4 023803 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Exponential Linewidth Narrowing and Enhancement of Sensitivity in Ramsey Interferometry with an Optically Thick Ensemble of Atoms http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bqzh-gy4n Author(s): S. A. Moiseev, K. I. Gerasimov, M. M. Minnegaliev, I. V. Brekotkin, and E. S. Moiseev<br/><p>Ramsey resonance is a high-resolution technique used in spectroscopy, precise measurement of time and frequency, and the creation of modern clocks. The Ramsey experiments are typically done in optically dilute samples of atoms to improve homogeneity and avoid backaction of atoms on excitation pulses…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023603] Published Wed Jul 08, 2026 Author(s): S. A. Moiseev, K. I. Gerasimov, M. M. Minnegaliev, I. V. Brekotkin, and E. S. Moiseev

Ramsey resonance is a high-resolution technique used in spectroscopy, precise measurement of time and frequency, and the creation of modern clocks. The Ramsey experiments are typically done in optically dilute samples of atoms to improve homogeneity and avoid backaction of atoms on excitation pulses…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023603] Published Wed Jul 08, 2026

]]> Exponential Linewidth Narrowing and Enhancement of Sensitivity in Ramsey Interferometry with an Optically Thick Ensemble of Atoms S. A. Moiseev, K. I. Gerasimov, M. M. Minnegaliev, I. V. Brekotkin, and E. S. Moiseev 2026-07-08T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023603 (2026) article doi:10.1103/bqzh-gy4n 10.1103/bqzh-gy4n Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-08T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/bqzh-gy4n 023603 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Symmetry-Controlled Thermal Activation in Pyramidal Coulomb Clusters: Testing Kramers-Langer Theory http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xsdn-srjd Author(s): Akhil Ayyadevara, Anand Prakash, Shovan Dutta, Arun Paramekanti, and S. A. Rangwala<br/><p>Laser-cooled ions confined in electromagnetic traps provide a unique, tunable mesoscopic system where the interplay of the trapping potential, nonlinear Coulomb interactions, and laser-ion scattering generates rich, collective dynamics. In this work, we engineer thermally activated switching between…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023002] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026 Author(s): Akhil Ayyadevara, Anand Prakash, Shovan Dutta, Arun Paramekanti, and S. A. Rangwala

Laser-cooled ions confined in electromagnetic traps provide a unique, tunable mesoscopic system where the interplay of the trapping potential, nonlinear Coulomb interactions, and laser-ion scattering generates rich, collective dynamics. In this work, we engineer thermally activated switching between…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023002] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026

]]> Symmetry-Controlled Thermal Activation in Pyramidal Coulomb Clusters: Testing Kramers-Langer Theory Akhil Ayyadevara, Anand Prakash, Shovan Dutta, Arun Paramekanti, and S. A. Rangwala 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023002 (2026) article doi:10.1103/xsdn-srjd 10.1103/xsdn-srjd Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/xsdn-srjd 023002 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Metacavity Quantum Electrodynamics http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/j8gx-58hf Author(s): Xueshi Li (李学诗), Ziwei Wang (王子维), Yan Chen (陈岩), Dong Liu (刘栋), Kaili Xiong (熊凯莉), Guangfeng Wang (王光丰), Jiantao Ma (马剑涛), Ying Yu (喻颖), Jiawei Wang (王嘉威), Zhanling Wang (王占领), Xiao Li (李霄), Xianfeng Chen (陈险峰), Erez Hasman, Bo Wang (王波), Jin Liu (刘进), and Tian Jiang (江天)<br/><p>Cavity quantum electrodynamics (cQED) harnesses light-matter interactions to produce nonclassical light states. However, a fundamental challenge lies in simultaneously achieving Purcell enhancement and tailored wave front control within a single cavity, due to conflicting resonator requirements. Her…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023601] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026 Author(s): Xueshi Li (李学诗), Ziwei Wang (王子维), Yan Chen (陈岩), Dong Liu (刘栋), Kaili Xiong (熊凯莉), Guangfeng Wang (王光丰), Jiantao Ma (马剑涛), Ying Yu (喻颖), Jiawei Wang (王嘉威), Zhanling Wang (王占领), Xiao Li (李霄), Xianfeng Chen (陈险峰), Erez Hasman, Bo Wang (王波), Jin Liu (刘进), and Tian Jiang (江天)

Cavity quantum electrodynamics (cQED) harnesses light-matter interactions to produce nonclassical light states. However, a fundamental challenge lies in simultaneously achieving Purcell enhancement and tailored wave front control within a single cavity, due to conflicting resonator requirements. Her…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023601] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026

]]> Metacavity Quantum Electrodynamics Xueshi Li (李学诗), Ziwei Wang (王子维), Yan Chen (陈岩), Dong Liu (刘栋), Kaili Xiong (熊凯莉), Guangfeng Wang (王光丰), Jiantao Ma (马剑涛), Ying Yu (喻颖), Jiawei Wang (王嘉威), Zhanling Wang (王占领), Xiao Li (李霄), Xianfeng Chen (陈险峰), Erez Hasman, Bo Wang (王波), Jin Liu (刘进), and Tian Jiang (江天) 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023601 (2026) article doi:10.1103/j8gx-58hf 10.1103/j8gx-58hf Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/j8gx-58hf 023601 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Realization of Floquet-Engineered Topological Complex-Energy Band Braids in Single-Photon Interferometry http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7wtv-p9l5 Author(s): Rui Tian, Yuanbang Wei, Yue Zhang, Hongyan Shi, Qihang Ying, Tianhao Wu, Shuai Li, Hong Gao, Fuli Li, Maksims Arzamasovs, and Bo Liu<br/><p>Floquet engineering, customizing a system using periodic driving, offers a powerful tool to operate topological states of matter and even to create exotic nonequilibrium topological phenomena beyond static scenarios. Here, utilizing the idea of Floquet engineering, we theoretically predict and exper…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023602] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026 Author(s): Rui Tian, Yuanbang Wei, Yue Zhang, Hongyan Shi, Qihang Ying, Tianhao Wu, Shuai Li, Hong Gao, Fuli Li, Maksims Arzamasovs, and Bo Liu

Floquet engineering, customizing a system using periodic driving, offers a powerful tool to operate topological states of matter and even to create exotic nonequilibrium topological phenomena beyond static scenarios. Here, utilizing the idea of Floquet engineering, we theoretically predict and exper…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023602] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026

]]> Realization of Floquet-Engineered Topological Complex-Energy Band Braids in Single-Photon Interferometry Rui Tian, Yuanbang Wei, Yue Zhang, Hongyan Shi, Qihang Ying, Tianhao Wu, Shuai Li, Hong Gao, Fuli Li, Maksims Arzamasovs, and Bo Liu 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023602 (2026) article doi:10.1103/7wtv-p9l5 10.1103/7wtv-p9l5 Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/7wtv-p9l5 023602 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Microwave Vortex Beam Lasing via Photonic Time Crystals http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/6gn2-2v9b Author(s): Lei Huang, Weixuan Zhang, Deyuan Zou, Jiacheng Bao, Fengxiao Di, Haoyu Qin, Long Qian, Houjun Sun, and Xiangdong Zhang<br/><p>Microwave lasing carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) holds significant potential for advanced applications in fields such as high-capacity communications, precision sensing, and radar imaging. However, conventional approaches to masers fail to produce emission with embedded OAM. The recent emerg…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023801] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026 Author(s): Lei Huang, Weixuan Zhang, Deyuan Zou, Jiacheng Bao, Fengxiao Di, Haoyu Qin, Long Qian, Houjun Sun, and Xiangdong Zhang

Microwave lasing carrying orbital angular momentum (OAM) holds significant potential for advanced applications in fields such as high-capacity communications, precision sensing, and radar imaging. However, conventional approaches to masers fail to produce emission with embedded OAM. The recent emerg…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023801] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026

]]> Microwave Vortex Beam Lasing via Photonic Time Crystals Lei Huang, Weixuan Zhang, Deyuan Zou, Jiacheng Bao, Fengxiao Di, Haoyu Qin, Long Qian, Houjun Sun, and Xiangdong Zhang 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023801 (2026) article doi:10.1103/6gn2-2v9b 10.1103/6gn2-2v9b Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/6gn2-2v9b 023801 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Spectrally Uniform Continuous-Variable Quantum Microcombs http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/vjtv-2prg Author(s): Kangkang Li, Yue Wang, Ze Wang, Xin Zhou, Jincheng Li, Yinke Cheng, Binyan Wu, Qihuang Gong, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang<br/><p>Continuous-variable (CV) quantum microcombs generated in high-$Q$ microresonators provide compact, frequency-multiplexed sources of entangled modes for integrated quantum information processing. Although deterministic Kerr-induced two-mode squeezing has been demonstrated on chip, achieving uniform s…</p><br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023802] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026 Author(s): Kangkang Li, Yue Wang, Ze Wang, Xin Zhou, Jincheng Li, Yinke Cheng, Binyan Wu, Qihuang Gong, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang

Continuous-variable (CV) quantum microcombs generated in high-Q microresonators provide compact, frequency-multiplexed sources of entangled modes for integrated quantum information processing. Although deterministic Kerr-induced two-mode squeezing has been demonstrated on chip, achieving uniform squ…


[Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023802] Published Tue Jul 07, 2026

]]> Spectrally Uniform Continuous-Variable Quantum Microcombs Kangkang Li, Yue Wang, Ze Wang, Xin Zhou, Jincheng Li, Yinke Cheng, Binyan Wu, Qihuang Gong, Bei-Bei Li, and Qi-Fan Yang 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 Personal use only, all commercial or other reuse prohibited Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 023802 (2026) article doi:10.1103/vjtv-2prg 10.1103/vjtv-2prg Physical Review Letters 137 2 2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00 http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/vjtv-2prg 023802 Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics