Optical Absorption and Emission from Wannier-Stark Spectra of Moir\'{e} Superlattices

Autor:	Phong, Vo Tien, Guinea, Francisco, Lewandowski, Cyprian
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	Condensed Matter - Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Condensed Matter - Materials Science
Druh dokumentu:	Working Paper
Popis:	Using a formalism based on the non-Abelian Berry connection, we explore quantum geometric signatures of Wannier-Stark spectra in two-dimensional superlattices. The Stark energy can be written as \textit{intraband} Berry phases, while Zener tunneling is given by \textit{interband} Berry connections. We suggest that the gaps induced by interband hybridization can be probed by THz optical absorption and emission spectroscopy. This is especially relevant to modern moir\'{e} materials wherein mini-bands are often spectrally entangled, leading to strong interband hybridization in the Wannier-Stark regime. Furthermore, owing to their large superlattice constants, both the low-field and high-field regimes can be accessed in these materials using presently available technology. Importantly, even at moderate electric fields, we find that stimulated emission can dominate absorption, raising the possibility of lasing at practically relevant parameter regimes. Comment: 9+8 pages, 4+2 figures. Comments are very appreciated!
Databáze:	arXiv
Externí odkaz:	http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.14670 Zobrazit plný text záznamu View this record from Arxiv