Exploring Spectral Singularities and Topological Lasers in PT-Symmetric Weyl Semimetals

TL;DR

This paper explores how PT-symmetric Weyl semimetals can support novel topological laser states by analyzing spectral singularities, exceptional points, and the effects of the axion term, revealing new configurations and optoelectronic potentials.

Contribution

It introduces a theoretical model linking PT symmetry, spectral singularities, and topological laser configurations in Weyl semimetals, highlighting the role of the axion term and applying it to real materials.

Findings

Identification of 12 topological laser configurations.

Quantization of gain values due to the $ heta$-term.

Demonstration of unique flow patterns indicating topological properties.

Abstract

This paper investigates the unique properties of PT-symmetric Topological Weyl Semimetals (TWS) within the framework of non-Hermitian physics, focusing on their potential for generating topological lasers. By exploring the role of spectral singularities and their relationship to exceptional points, we examine how these materials, characterized by Weyl nodes and topologically protected surface states, can support novel optical phenomena such as unidirectional propagation and enhanced lasing. Through a theoretical model based on the transfer matrix approach, we reveal how the interplay between the PT symmetry and the axion term introduces new dynamics, leading to 12 distinct topological laser configurations. The study also investigates the impact of the $\theta$-term on spectral singularities, showing how it quantizes the system's gain values and influences the topological properties of the lasers. By applying our model to the TaAs material, a known Weyl semimetal, we uncover previously unreported effects, demonstrating the potential of PT-symmetric TWS materials for advanced optoelectronic applications. We show that the axion-induced cyclotron-like Hall current in a PT-symmetric TWS medium, revealing its topological characteristics and distinct flow patterns in the gain and loss regions, which serve as indicators of the system's topological symmetry. Our findings open new avenues for the development of robust, tunable, and efficient topological lasers with applications in quantum information processing and beyond.