Spin-orbit Coupling in Optical lattices
Shizhong Zhang, William S. Cole, Arun Paramekanti, Nandini Trivedi
TL;DR
This review explores how spin-orbit coupling in optical lattices influences quantum gases, leading to exotic phases and phase transitions, with emphasis on experimental techniques and theoretical models.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of the interplay between spin-orbit coupling and strong interactions in optical lattices, highlighting novel quantum phases and phase transitions.
Findings
Identification of exotic quantum phases due to spin-orbit coupling
Analysis of phase transitions between Mott insulator and superfluid states
Discussion of experimental techniques for realizing spin-orbit coupled gases
Abstract
In this review, we discuss the physics of spin-orbit coupled quantum gases in optical lattices. After reviewing some relevant experimental techniques, we introduce the basic theoretical model and discuss some of its generic features. In particular, we concentrate on the interplay between spin-orbit coupling and strong interactions and show how it leads to various exotic quantum phases in both the Mott insulating and superfluid regimes. Phase transitions between the Mott and superfluid states are also discussed.
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