Non-Hermitian photonics promises exceptional topology of light.

Midya, Bikashkali; Zhao, Han; Feng, Liang · Nat Commun · 2018

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The band degeneracy, either the exceptional point of a non-Hermitian system or the Dirac point associated with a topological system, can feature distinct symmetry and topology. Their synergy will further produce more exotic topological effects in synthetic matter.