Quantum electrodynamics of graphene Landau levels in a deep-subwavelength hyperbolic phonon-polariton cavity

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Authors: Gian Marcello Andolina, Matteo Ceccanti, Bianca Turini, Riccardo Riolo, Marco Polini, Marco Schirò, Frank H. L. Koppens
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Abstract

The confinement of electromagnetic radiation within extremely small volumes offers an effective means to significantly enhance light-matter interactions, to the extent that zero-point quantum vacuum fluctuations can influence and control the properties of materials. Here, we develop a theoretical framework for the quantum electrodynamics of graphene Landau levels embedded in a deep-subwavelength hyperbolic cavity, where light is confined into ultrasmall mode volumes. By studying the spectrum, we discuss the emergence of polaritons, and disentangle the contributions of resonant quantum vacuum effects from those of purely electrostatic interactions. Finally, we study the hybridization between magnetoplasmons and the cavity modes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Strong Light-Matter Interactions Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Review Research
Volume
8
Issue
2
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN