Optical Non-Reciprocity in Coupled Resonators Inspired by Photosynthetic Energy Transfer

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2208.05841v2
• Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:18:30 GMT
• Title: Optical Non-Reciprocity in Coupled Resonators Inspired by Photosynthetic Energy Transfer
• Authors: Yi-Xuan Yao and Qing Ai
• Abstract summary: We theoretically propose a method to realize non-reciprocal optical transmission in an array of coupled resonators. The optical non-reciprocity of the coupled resonators arises from the frequency gradient between adjacent cavities. Our discovery reveals the similarity between the noise-induced optical non-reciprocity and exciton energy transfer in natural photosynthesis.
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• Abstract: Inspired by the photosynthetic energy transfer process, we theoretically propose a method to realize non-reciprocal optical transmission in an array of coupled resonators. The optical non-reciprocity of the coupled resonators arises from the frequency gradient between adjacent cavities and the interaction with the environment, which is similar to photosynthetic energy transfer. An increase in the frequency gradient or the number of the cavities can lead to better non-reciprocity. However, although a higher environment temperature will increase the total photon number in the coupled cavities, non-reciprocity will be weakened. All these findings can be well described by the detailed balance. Our discovery reveals the similarity between the noise-induced optical non-reciprocity and exciton energy transfer in natural photosynthesis.

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