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We study the scattering theory of delicate topological insulators (TIs), which are novel topological phases beyond the paradigm of the tenfold way, topological quantum chemistry, and the symmetry indicator method. We demonstrate that the…
Topological photonics has recently emerged as a route to realize robust optical circuitry, and nonlinear effects are expected to enable tunability of topological states with the light intensity. Here we realize experimentally nonlinear…
Recent advances in realizing optical frequency combs using nonlinear parametric processes in integrated photonic resonators have revolutionized on-chip optical clocks, spectroscopy, and multi-channel optical communications. At the same…
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Intelligent surfaces exert deterministic control over the wireless propagation phenomenon, enabling novel capabilities in performance, security and wireless power transfer. Such surfaces come in the form of rectangular tiles that cascade to…
Topological phononics extends the foundational concepts of topological condensed matter physics to the realm of lattice vibrations and classical mechanical waves, unlocking robust, defect-immune states and phenomena beyond the reach of…