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Photonic Scattering on a Trimer with PT-Symmetry

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We analyze photonic scattering on a trimer with PT symmetry, where the photon propagates in an array of cavities. In the system, a passive and an active cavity couple to another cavity without loss and gain simultaneously, which is in the middle of the cavity array. Such three cavities can be regarded as the scattering target coupling to the unlimited number of cavities from two directions respectively. Our approach is to use the Schrödinger equation to calculate the reflection coefficient and transmission coefficient, and then let photonic transmission spreads from gain or loss cavity. It shows that the scattering of the photon is closely associated with the PT symmetric characteristic of the dynamics of the system. The atom’s modulation on the photonic transmission is also investigated. We found that the scattering center can behave as a photonic switch, which could be used potentially to control the photonic transmission.

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  1. Center for Quantum Sciences and School of Physics, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China

    Y. Y. Xu, H. B. Zhu & Z. H. Wang

  2. Key Laboratory for UV Light-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, 130024, China

    Y. Y. Xu, H. B. Zhu & Z. H. Wang

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Xu, Y.Y., Zhu, H.B. & Wang, Z.H. Photonic Scattering on a Trimer with PT-Symmetry. Int J Theor Phys 57, 1304–1309 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10773-017-3659-1

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