Electronic superradiance mediated by nuclear dynamics

Journal Article · 04 February 2025 · Physical Review Research

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevResearch.7.013133 · OSTI ID:2511355

Tao, Xuecheng ; Philbin, John P.; Narang, Prineha

Superradiance, in which the collective behavior of emitters can generate enhanced radiative decay, was first predicted by a model, now known as the Dicke model, that contains a collection of two-level systems (the emitters) all interacting with the same photonic mode. In this article, we extend the original Dicke model to elucidate the influence of nuclear motion on superradiant emission. Our dynamical simulations of the combined electronic, nuclear, and photonic system reveal a new time scale attributed to the population leakage of the dark, subradiant states. Furthermore, this dark-state emission pathway can be controlled by tuning the nuclear potential energy landscape. These findings impact how superradiant states and molecular degrees of freedom can be leveraged and utilized in quantum optical systems. Published by the American Physical Society 2025

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 2511355
• Journal Information: Physical Review Research, Journal Name: Physical Review Research Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 7; ISSN PPRHAI; ISSN 2643-1564
• Publisher: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English