Ideal Photon Trapping in a Time-Potential

Authored by

Ihar Babushkin, Oliver Melchert, Uwe Morgner, Ayhan Demircan

Abstract

We consider photon trapping by refractive index steps moving with speed of light. We show that such trapping fundamentally differs from conventional, 'standing' cavities, demonstrating zero reflection through the walls and breaking several fundamental limits.

Details

Organisation(s): Institute of Quantum Optics
PhoenixD: Photonics, Optics, and Engineering - Innovation Across Disciplines
Type: Conference contribution
Publication date: 2025
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Process Chemistry and Technology, Computer Networks and Communications, Civil and Structural Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials, Instrumentation
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1364/cleo_fs.2025.ff146_3 (Access: Closed )