Observation of Higher-order Topological Bound States in the Continuum using Ultracold Atoms
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| author | Dong, Zhaoli Li, Hang Wang, Hongru Pan, Yichen Yi, Wei Yan, Bo |
| author_facet | Dong, Zhaoli Li, Hang Wang, Hongru Pan, Yichen Yi, Wei Yan, Bo |
| contents | Simulating higher-order topological materials in synthetic quantum matter is an active research frontier for its theoretical significance in fundamental physics and promising applications in quantum technologies. Here we experimentally implement two-dimensional (2D) momentum lattices with highly programmable ability using ultracold 87Rb atoms. Through precise control of experimental parameters, we simulate a 2D Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model with this technique, and observe the characteristic dynamics of corner and edge-bound states, where the corner state is identified as a higher-order topological bound state in the continuum. We further study the adiabatic preparation of the corner state by engineering evolutions with time-dependent Hamiltonians. We also demonstrate the higher-order topological phase transition by measuring both the bulk topological invariant and the topological corner state. Our new platform opens the avenue for exploring the exotic dynamics and topology in higher synthetic dimensions, making use of the rich degrees of freedom of cold atoms systems. |
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| spellingShingle | Observation of Higher-order Topological Bound States in the Continuum using Ultracold Atoms Dong, Zhaoli Li, Hang Wang, Hongru Pan, Yichen Yi, Wei Yan, Bo Quantum Gases Simulating higher-order topological materials in synthetic quantum matter is an active research frontier for its theoretical significance in fundamental physics and promising applications in quantum technologies. Here we experimentally implement two-dimensional (2D) momentum lattices with highly programmable ability using ultracold 87Rb atoms. Through precise control of experimental parameters, we simulate a 2D Su-Schrieffer-Heeger model with this technique, and observe the characteristic dynamics of corner and edge-bound states, where the corner state is identified as a higher-order topological bound state in the continuum. We further study the adiabatic preparation of the corner state by engineering evolutions with time-dependent Hamiltonians. We also demonstrate the higher-order topological phase transition by measuring both the bulk topological invariant and the topological corner state. Our new platform opens the avenue for exploring the exotic dynamics and topology in higher synthetic dimensions, making use of the rich degrees of freedom of cold atoms systems. |
| title | Observation of Higher-order Topological Bound States in the Continuum using Ultracold Atoms |
| topic | Quantum Gases |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.13499 |