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Supersymmetric mode converters

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  • Matthias Heinrich

    (CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics, University of Central Florida
    Institute of Applied Physics, Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-University)

  • Mohammad-Ali Miri

    (CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics, University of Central Florida)

  • Simon Stützer

    (Institute of Applied Physics, Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-University)

  • Ramy El-Ganainy

    (Michigan Technological University)

  • Stefan Nolte

    (Institute of Applied Physics, Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-University)

  • Alexander Szameit

    (Institute of Applied Physics, Abbe School of Photonics, Friedrich-Schiller-University)

  • Demetrios N. Christodoulides

    (CREOL, The College of Optics & Photonics, University of Central Florida)

Abstract

Originally developed in the context of quantum field theory, the concept of supersymmetry can be used to systematically design a new class of optical structures. In this work, we demonstrate how key features arising from optical supersymmetry can be exploited to control the flow of light for mode-division multiplexing applications. Superpartner configurations are experimentally realized in coupled optical networks, and the corresponding light dynamics in such systems are directly observed. We show that supersymmetry can be judiciously used to remove the fundamental mode of a multimode optical structure while establishing global phase-matching conditions for the remaining set of modes. Along these lines, supersymmetry may serve as a promising platform for versatile optical components with desirable properties and functionalities.

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  • Matthias Heinrich & Mohammad-Ali Miri & Simon Stützer & Ramy El-Ganainy & Stefan Nolte & Alexander Szameit & Demetrios N. Christodoulides, 2014. "Supersymmetric mode converters," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 5(1), pages 1-7, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:5:y:2014:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms4698
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms4698
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