Coherent Topological Polariton Laser
- Tristan H. Harder*Tristan H. Harder*Email: [email protected]Technische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyMore by Tristan H. Harder
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- Meng SunMeng SunCenter for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Daejeon 34126, KoreaBasic Science Program, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, KoreaMore by Meng Sun
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- Oleg A. EgorovOleg A. EgorovInstitute of Condensed Matter Theory and Optics Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, D-07743 Jena, GermanyMore by Oleg A. Egorov
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- Ihor VakulchykIhor VakulchykCenter for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Daejeon 34126, KoreaBasic Science Program, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, KoreaMore by Ihor Vakulchyk
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- Johannes BeierleinJohannes BeierleinTechnische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyMore by Johannes Beierlein
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- Philipp GagelPhilipp GagelTechnische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyMore by Philipp Gagel
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- Monika EmmerlingMonika EmmerlingTechnische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyMore by Monika Emmerling
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- Christian SchneiderChristian SchneiderTechnische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyInstitute of Physics, University of Oldenburg, D-26129 Oldenburg, GermanyMore by Christian Schneider
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- Ulf PeschelUlf PeschelInstitute of Condensed Matter Theory and Optics Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Max-Wien-Platz 1, D-07743 Jena, GermanyMore by Ulf Peschel
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- Ivan G. SavenkoIvan G. SavenkoCenter for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Daejeon 34126, KoreaBasic Science Program, Korea University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, KoreaMore by Ivan G. Savenko
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- Sebastian Klembt*Sebastian Klembt*Email: [email protected]Technische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanyMore by Sebastian Klembt
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- Sven HöflingSven HöflingTechnische Physik, Wilhelm-Conrad-Röntgen-Research Center for Complex Material Systems, and Würzburg-Dresden Cluster of Excellence ct.qmat, Universität Würzburg, Am Hubland, D-97074 Würzburg, GermanySUPA, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews KY16 9SS, United KingdomMore by Sven Höfling
Abstract
Topological concepts have been applied to a wide range of fields in order to successfully describe the emergence of robust edge modes that are unaffected by scattering or disorder. In photonics, indications of lasing from topologically protected modes with improved overall laser characteristics were observed. Here, we study exciton-polariton microcavity traps that are arranged in a one-dimensional Su–Schrieffer–Heeger lattice and form a topological defect mode from which we unequivocally observe highly coherent polariton lasing. Additionally, we confirm the excitonic contribution to the polariton lasing by applying an external magnetic field. These systematic experimental findings of robust lasing and high temporal coherence are meticulously reproduced by a combination of a generalized Gross–Pitaevskii model and a Lindblad master equation model. Thus, by using the comparatively simple SSH geometry, we are able to describe and control the exciton-polariton topological lasing, allowing for a deeper understanding of topological effects on microlasers.
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