Creating anyons from photons using a nonlinear resonator lattice subject to dynamic modulation

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates how a dynamically modulated nonlinear photonic lattice can generate anyons from photons, enabling exploration of anyonic properties through photon transport measurements.

Contribution

It introduces a novel method to create anyons from photons using a Kerr nonlinear resonator lattice with dynamic modulation, a new approach in topological photonics.

Findings

Photons can be converted into anyons in the proposed system.

Transport properties reveal anyonic characteristics.

Dynamic modulation enables control over anyon creation.

Abstract

We study a one-dimensional photonic resonator lattice with Kerr nonlinearity under the dynamic modulation. With an appropriate choice of the modulation frequency and phase, we find that this system can be used to create anyons from photons. By coupling the resonators with external waveguides, the anyon characteristics can be explored by measuring the transport property of the photons in the external waveguides.